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Frankfurt am Main to Vienna Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?
There are usually 2 daily train trips from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£56.27 | Avg. Price£64.78 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips18 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration12h 36m | Duration13h 52m |
Coach from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna: Journey Information
There are 23 intercity coaches per day from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna. Traveling by coach from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna usually takes around 12 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Union Ivkoni coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 371 mi (598 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £16.38 |
| Trips per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
- FlixBus: 17 daily coaches from £30
- RegioJet: 6 daily coaches from £34
- Union Ivkoni: 1 daily coaches from £16
How much is a coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?
Bus tickets for a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna cost £42.22 on average. Tickets cheaper than £42.22 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 20 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £9.01 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?
There are 3 bus lines from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 17 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 17 | 12h 36m | £48.38 |
| RegioJet | 6 | 13h 4m | £50.73 |
| Union Ivkoni | 1 | 9h 51m | £25.15 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 17 trips from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 36 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna from £34. There are 6 RegioJet schedules from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Vienna. In Frankfurt am Main, RegioJet departs to Vienna from Central Bus Station and 1 other station. In Vienna, RegioJet arrives at Central Station and 2 other stations.
An average trip on RegioJet from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna takes 13 hours and 4 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Vienna in 9 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Vienna.
Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable coaches offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power outlets. Union Ivkoni usually operates 1 trips per day on the route from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, and the trip usually takes 9 hours and 51 minutes to complete.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna
There are 5 different bus companies that travel between Frankfurt and Vienna:
- On Karat-S, the average price for a bus from Frankfurt to Vienna is €52.55, with just 1 trip offered per day. The average travel time on Karat-S is 13 hours.
- On Union Ivkoni(International), the average price for a bus ride from Frankfurt to Vienna is €35.05, with just 1 trip offered per day. The average travel time on Union Ivkoni is 10 hours and 8 minutes.
- On RegioJet Bus, the average price for a bus ride from Frankfurt to Vienna is €49.55, with 2 trips offered per day. The average travel time on RegioJet Bus is 12 hours and 41 minutes.
- On FlixBus, the average price for a bus ride from Frankfurt to Vienna is €35.51, with 7 trips offered per day. The average travel time on FlixBus is 11 hours and 25 minutes.
- On Eurolines France, the average price for a bus ride from Frankfurt to Vienna is €72.73, with just 1 trip offered per day. The average travel time on Eurolines France is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
The coach takes an average of 12 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 371 miles from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 23 scheduled coaches that travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 10 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna; ticket prices start at £36.58.
City Information
Frankfurt am Main
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the centre of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on coach carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Vienna
Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Reubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.
For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.
Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Frankfurt am Main?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Central Bus Station
Frankfurt Central Bus Station, locally known as Busterminal Frankfurt, is the city's main bus terminal and is located directly next to Frankfurt HBF (the central train station). The terminal is a hub for coach services throughout Europe, like Flixbus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Arda Tur. Nearby you will find a coffee shop, ATMs, toilets, and luggage storage. In the immediate vicinity, there is a Tokyo Inn and Ibis hotel, numerous restaurants, and a five-minute walk from the city center.
All coach stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Central Bus Station
Frankfurt Main Airport P36
Stuttgarter Str. 29
Where does the coach arrive in Vienna?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Erdberg
The Erdberg station is located in front of the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB). Some coaches use a curbside stop on the street level, including the FlixBus routes that use the station. The indoor station is not always open, so be prepared to wait for the coach outside, without access to restrooms or other amenities, just in case. Across the street is the Erdberg Metro station, so you can easily connect to Vienna's U-Bhan and get anywhere else in the city.
Coach stations in Vienna:
Erdberg
Wien Train Station (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)
Central Station
Wien Hbf
Wien Dörfelstraße (Meidling Bahnhof)
Central Bus Station Vib
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