Route guide

Vienna → Rome

764 km · Austria to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €28+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Rome

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

🚄Train

€61–178

Duration: 6h 22m

via Railjet, EuroCity

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€28–73

Duration: 10h 55m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~21 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€66–212

Duration: 3h 31m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways

~119 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€92–168

Duration: 8h 29m

~130 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 764 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 Italy. 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 Rome — every option in detail

Vienna to Rome by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Rome (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 22m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, EuroCity.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €61 to €178. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 119 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~108 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Rome by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Rome with a typical journey of 10h 55m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €28 when booked in advance, rising to €73 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 Rome by flight

Flights between Vienna and Rome take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 31m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €66–212. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 119 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Rome by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Rome is approximately 879 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 29m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €92–168 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Italy 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 130 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Rome is approximately 764 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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