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Travelling by train from Paris to Vienna
Leave travel worries behind and take a train from Paris to Vienna. A beautifully scenic route across France and into Switzerland, there’s no better way to traverse the continent. With Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and TGV’s modern trains letting you travel in style, you can sit back, relax and look forward to arriving in beautiful Vienna.
Delivering you to Wien Hbf Station, waste no time in becoming immersed in the stunning history of this city at Belvedere Palace, taking in some culture at Wien Museum Karlsplatz or adding some music to your journey at Mozart’s residence. Needing a bit more convincing? Read journey information and FAQs below.
Paris to Vienna by train
It takes an average of 12h 0m to travel from Paris to Vienna by train, over a distance of around 642 miles (1034 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Paris to Vienna and tickets for this journey start from £59.31 when you book in advance.
FAQs about the train journey from Paris to Vienna
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ÖBB trains from Paris to Vienna
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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- Trains in Austria
Cheap train tickets from Paris to Vienna
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Paris to Vienna by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.