Rome to Vienna by train
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Overview: trains from Rome to Vienna
Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome to Vienna, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
From Rome to Vienna by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Rome to Vienna by train. With 52 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Cost of train tickets between Rome and Vienna
The cheapest train tickets from Rome to Vienna start at US$40.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$79. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$117.
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Rome to Vienna is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 10 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Departure frequency and timetable from Rome to Vienna
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Rome to Vienna:
04:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
23:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
05:04 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:00 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 10 minutes from Rome toward Vienna.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 52 trains serving this route each day.
Rome to Vienna distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 765 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 11 hours and 2 minutes.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Rome and Vienna?
You can secure tickets for travel between Rome and Vienna up to 10 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Maximising your travels to Vienna
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Vienna.
FAQs about the train journey from Rome to Vienna
Want to know more about your journey from Rome to Vienna? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Rome to Vienna is 765 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$40.50. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$79. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$117.
Tickets for this route go on sale 10 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest jouney takes 11 hours and 2 minutes.
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