Route guide

Vienna → Stockholm

1242 km · Austria to Sweden · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €40+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Stockholm

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

🚄Train

€89–263

Duration: 10h 21m

via ÖBB (Railjet), SJ

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€40–107

Duration: 17h 44m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~35 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€85–269

Duration: 4h 9m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, SAS

~194 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€149–273

Duration: 13h 48m

~211 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1242 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 Austria into Sweden. 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 Stockholm — every option in detail

Vienna to Stockholm by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Stockholm (Sweden) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 21m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ÖBB (Railjet), SJ.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €89 to €263. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 194 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~177 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Stockholm by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Stockholm with a typical journey of 17h 44m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €40 when booked in advance, rising to €107 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 Stockholm by flight

Flights between Vienna and Stockholm take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 9m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, SAS.

Typical fare range is €85–269. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 194 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Stockholm by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Stockholm is approximately 1428 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 48m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €149–273 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Sweden 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 211 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Stockholm is approximately 1242 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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