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Taking the train from Vienna to Paris
Bypass busy airport crowds, avoid being squashed in a cabin, and travel from Vienna to Paris by train.
From the fresh alpine air of Austria to the electric buzz of Paris, take it all in from the comfort of your carriage.
Covering 642 miles in about ten hours, the journey may take longer than flying, but you’ll arrive feeling rested and fully charged to go. It’s also a great way to see Europe in a snapshot, as you speed through Bavaria into Germany, and over to the north of France.
Deutsche Bahn, OBB and Westbah trains all service the route, which requires at least one change.
Arriving into Paris Gare de l’Est train station, you’re perfectly placed for all the action, just 15-minutes’ walk to the Champs Elysee and the Museum of Chocolate, as well as other delights. If that makes for hungry reading, more information about the train journey from Vienna to Paris can be found below.
Vienna to Paris by train
It takes an average of 13h 38m to travel from Vienna to Paris by train, over a distance of around 642 miles (1034 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Vienna to Paris and tickets for this journey start from £68.67 when you book in advance.
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ÖBB trains from Vienna to Paris
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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- Railjet /
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- Trains in Austria
Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Paris
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 Vienna to Paris 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.