Paris to Vienna by train

Travelling from Paris to Vienna by train

Considering a train trip from Paris to Vienna? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Paris and Vienna

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$68.00, but can go to US$103 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$161 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Paris to Vienna daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Vienna on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 06:40: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 21:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 06:40: departure of first train on weekends

• 22:06: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 1 minute: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Paris to Vienna

The quickest time by train is 10 hours and 26 minutes, travelling a total distance of 1,033 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Paris and Vienna?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Paris and Vienna 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Paris to Vienna

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Vienna city guide to get you started.