Route guide

Barcelona → Vienna

1350 km · Spain to Austria · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Barcelona to Vienna

There are 4 ways to travel between Barcelona and Vienna — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€96–283

Duration: 11h 15m

via Renfe (AVE), ÖBB (Railjet)

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–114

Duration: 19h 17m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~38 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€89–282

Duration: 4h 18m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, Austrian Airlines

~211 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€162–297

Duration: 15h

~229 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Barcelona and Vienna highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1350 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Spain into Austria. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Barcelona to Vienna — every option in detail

Barcelona to Vienna by train

Trains link Barcelona (Spain) and Vienna (Austria) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 15m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE), ÖBB (Railjet).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €96 to €283. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 211 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~192 kg on this distance.

Barcelona to Vienna by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Barcelona and Vienna with a typical journey of 19h 17m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €114 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Barcelona to Vienna by flight

Flights between Barcelona and Vienna take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 18m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, Austrian Airlines.

Typical fare range is €89–282. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 211 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Barcelona to Vienna by car

The driving distance from Barcelona to Vienna is approximately 1552 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €162–297 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Spain–Austria border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 229 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Barcelona and Vienna is approximately 1350 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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