Route guide

Strasbourg → Vienna

638 km · France to Austria · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Strasbourg to Vienna

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

🚄Train

€53–155

Duration: 5h 19m

via SNCF (TGV), Intercités, ÖBB (Railjet)

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–65

Duration: 9h 6m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€61–197

Duration: 3h 21m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Austrian Airlines

~99 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€77–140

Duration: 7h 5m

~108 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 638 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 France 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.

Strasbourg to Vienna — every option in detail

Strasbourg to Vienna by train

Trains link Strasbourg (France) and Vienna (Austria) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 19m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include SNCF (TGV), Intercités, ÖBB (Railjet).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €53 to €155. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 99 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~90 kg on this distance.

Strasbourg to Vienna by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Strasbourg and Vienna with a typical journey of 9h 6m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €65 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.

Strasbourg to Vienna by flight

Flights between Strasbourg and Vienna take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 21m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Austrian Airlines.

Typical fare range is €61–197. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 99 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Strasbourg to Vienna by car

The driving distance from Strasbourg to Vienna is approximately 733 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 5m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €77–140 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–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 108 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Strasbourg and Vienna is approximately 638 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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