- By train
- How to get from Vienna to Berlin by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
- Useful information for car enthusiasts
Using an open Schengen visa, tourists prefer to see several European countries during one trip, especially since the distances between the cities of the Old World allow them to quickly cross borders. If you are looking for the best way to get from Vienna to Berlin, pay attention to the comfortable night train or the fastest way - flight of one of the European airlines.
By train
Direct trains on the Vienna - Berlin route leave daily from the central station of the Austrian capital Wien Hbf. The comfortable night train departs late in the evening and arrives in the German capital 10 hours later. The fare in a class 2 carriage for adults is about 75 euros. A couch or bed will cost 120 euros one way.
The morning train EC172 passes the cities of Brno, Prague and Dresden on the route. It is preferred by fans of chic views from compartment windows. The cost of a trip in a 1st class carriage on this train is just over 200 euros.
The trains on the route are tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of passengers. The trains have a dining car and additional seats for the transportation of bulky luggage. The train arrives in Berlin in 10 hours.
How to get from Vienna to Berlin by bus
The transport company Westbus allows you to travel from the Austrian capital to the German capital by bus directly. The trip starts at the Wien Mitte bus station in Vienna at 20.00. Travel time is 9 hours. The route passes through Dresden, and passengers arrive in the German capital at about 6 am. One way adult ticket costs about 60 euros.
Interchange flights from Vienna to Berlin are also possible with other transport companies. Usually travel on such routes is somewhat more expensive. Most often, day buses go through Brno and Prague.
Choosing wings
By default, the plane is the fastest means of transportation, especially if the flight is direct and the business takes place in Europe. The cost of flights in the Old World also often pleasantly surprises travelers, especially since local carriers often arrange ticket sales:
- On Easyjet wings, a flight from Vienna to Berlin and back will cost no more than 50 euros if you book your tickets well in advance. The British low-cost airline is one of the largest low-cost carriers in Europe and operates in more than 30 countries.
- Air Berlin offers a slightly more expensive direct flight. The price of airline tickets for Germany is 75 euros.
- Austrians traditionally estimated their services a little more expensive than their neighbors, and a flight from Vienna to Berlin on board Austrian Airlines will cost 90 euros.
All direct flights take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Express buses Vienna Airport Lines or the City Airport Train will help you to get to Vienna airport from the city center. Trains leave from the Wien Mitte metro station. The fare is from 11 euros. The cheap Schnellzug S7 trains leave from the same station. The ticket price for this type of transport is 5 euros.
Berlin's international airport is located just outside the city center. It is called Tegel and passengers can get from its terminal to Berlin attractions by the TXL bus, which leaves every 10 minutes in the afternoon towards Alexanderplatz. Bus routes NN109, 128 and X9 run from Tegel to the sleeping areas of Berlin. The fare is about 2.5 euros.
The car is not a luxury
Traveling around Europe in a private or rented car is a great scenario for an interesting and full of impressions vacation or vacation. The capitals of Austria and Germany are separated by almost 700 km and by car this distance can be covered in about 8 hours.
If you are traveling in Europe by private car, do not forget to purchase a toll road permit. It is called a vignette and its price for 10 days is about 9 euros for a car.
Observe traffic rules when driving on European roads to avoid hefty monetary fines for violations.
Useful information for car enthusiasts
- The cost of a liter of gasoline in Austria and Germany is approximately 1, 17 and 1, 40 euros, respectively.
- During the cold season, the car must be equipped with winter tires.
- You will have to pay about 2 euros per hour to park your car in European cities.
- The use of a hand-free device when talking on the phone while driving and child seats when transporting children in a car is mandatory in Austria and Germany.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
