How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Vienna?

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Vienna start from R 866. The average price for this train route is around R 1 940. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Vienna?

The average train journey time from Hamburg to Vienna is 8h 46m, covering a distance of 746 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Vienna route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Vienna?

The earliest train from Hamburg to Vienna departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 22:49.

Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Vienna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Vienna?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Hamburg to Vienna from R 815 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Vienna on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ÖBB + ÖBB	15:01	Hamburg Hbf	11h 19m	02:20	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Cheapest
	08:02	Hamburg Hbf	8h 45m	16:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	18h 8m	05:25	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	08:02	Hamburg Hbf	8h 45m	16:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	13:01	Hamburg Hbf	8h 46m	21:47	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Vienna on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ÖBB + ÖBB	18:01	Hamburg Hbf	13h 31m	07:32	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Cheapest
	08:02	Hamburg Hbf	8h 45m	16:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	18h 34m	09:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	08:02	Hamburg Hbf	8h 45m	16:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	12h 19m	10:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Vienna on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:31	Harburg	15h 19m	08:50	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:01	Hamburg Hbf	8h 46m	14:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:31	Harburg	14h 14m	07:45	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
	06:01	Hamburg Hbf	8h 46m	14:47	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:28	Harburg	12h 37m	22:05	Erdberg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:56 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Vienna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 068, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 40mAverage duration

743 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 768 - R 3 538	Average duration16h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 866 - R 5 199	Average duration8h 46m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 068 - R 1 401	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Vienna?

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

AT train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Vienna by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Vienna?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Vienna start from R 866. The average price for this train route is around R 1 940. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Vienna?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Vienna is 8h 46m, covering a distance of 746 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Vienna route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Vienna?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Vienna departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 22:49.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Vienna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 2 889

10/12

R 2 474

Today

R 2 475

12/12

R 2 386

13/12

R 2 003

14/12

R 2 064

15/12

No data

16/12

R 820

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Vienna was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 820

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Vienna as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 820 to R 6 138 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 820, which is on 2025-12-16.