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Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train

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Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train

Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Frankfurt am Main at 1h 31m and the last at 14h 57m, allowing you to cover the 657.83 km distance in as little as 7h 50m.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna cost?

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna take?

The journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna will take you about 9h 01m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

The fastest train between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna completes the journey in 7h 50m.

How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 7 trains that run on the Frankfurt am Main to Vienna route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna?

You can reach Vienna from Frankfurt am Main via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna by train?

By train, about 657.83 km separate Vienna from Frankfurt am Main.

What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

Depart from Frankfurt am Main on the first train at 1h 31m.

What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

The last train leaves Frankfurt am Main at 14h 57m.

To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

At Vienna, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: WIEN HAUPTBAHNHOF.

Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

For your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, you can travel with Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

The price of a Frankfurt am Main – Vienna train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna.

Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Vienna Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Vienna

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Vienna Train

The best way to pay less for your Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Frankfurt am Main - Vienna. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna?

If you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train?

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Frankfurt am Main - Vienna guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Frankfurt am Main to Vienna route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
1h 31m 11h 32m 10h 01m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 619
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 61
  • Rosenheim
  • Salzburg Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
2h 25m 12h 47m 10h 22m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 699
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Ulm Hbf
  • Gunzburg
  • Augsburg Hbf
  • Munchen Pasing
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 36 min
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1211
  • Salzburg Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
5h 54m 14h 47m 8h 53m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 521
  • Hanau Hbf
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 1h18
  • Munchen Ost
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1213
  • Muhldorf Oberbay
  • Simbach(Inn)
  • Wels Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
8h 57m 17h 32m 8h 35m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 527
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 1h01
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 67
  • Salzburg Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
9h 57m 18h 47m 8h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 529
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 1h20
  • Munchen Ost
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1217
  • Muhldorf Oberbay
  • Simbach(Inn)
  • Wels Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
10h 57m 19h 32m 8h 35m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 621
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 1h01
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 69
  • Salzburg Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof
14h 57m 22h 47m 7h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 629
  • Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • Wurzburg Hbf
  • Nurnberg Hbf
  • Munchen Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Munchen Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1219
  • Munchen Ost
  • Muhldorf Oberbay
  • Simbach(Inn)
  • Wels Hbf
  • Linz Hbf
  • St. Polten Hbf
  • Wien Meidling
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof