Route guide

Vienna → Berlin

524 km · Austria to Germany · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €22+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Berlin

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

🚄Train

€46–134

Duration: 4h 22m

via Railjet, ICE

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€22–57

Duration: 7h 29m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~15 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€56–183

Duration: 3h 12m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~82 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€63–115

Duration: 5h 49m

~89 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 524 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 Austria into Germany. 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.

Vienna to Berlin — every option in detail

Vienna to Berlin by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Berlin (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 4h 22m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, ICE.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €46 to €134. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 82 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~75 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Berlin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Berlin with a typical journey of 7h 29m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €22 when booked in advance, rising to €57 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.

Vienna to Berlin by flight

Flights between Vienna and Berlin take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 12m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €56–183. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 82 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Berlin by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Berlin is approximately 602 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 5h 49m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €63–115 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Germany 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 89 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Berlin is approximately 524 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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