More cities in one trip from Vienna
Vienna (Austria) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 72 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 4 of them are in another country (Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia). The most searched are Prague, Budapest and Zagreb; the quickest to reach is Bratislava, about 50 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 72 airports with direct flights
- 5 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Vienna
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague · Czech Republic | 253 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Budapest · Hungary | 219 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Zagreb · Croatia | 268 km | 4 h 50 min | Bus |
| Bratislava · Slovakia | 60 km | 50 min | Bus |
| Brno · Czech Republic | 112 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Graz · Austria | 144 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Salzburg · Austria | 251 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Ostrava · Czech Republic | 227 km | 4 h | Bus |
Loop trips from Vienna
Land in Vienna, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Vienna → Bratislava → Brno → Vienna
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Bratislava, 1 night in Brno
- About 4 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Vienna → Bratislava | 50 min |
| Bratislava → Brno | 1 h 30 min |
| Brno → Vienna | 1 h 40 min |
Vienna → Budapest → Bratislava → Vienna
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Budapest, 1 night in Bratislava
- About 6 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Vienna → Budapest | 2 h 50 min |
| Budapest → Bratislava | 2 h 20 min |
| Bratislava → Vienna | 50 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Vienna
Airports with direct flights to Vienna, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Greece 13
AthensChaniaCorfuHeraklionKalamataKefaloniaKosMykonosPrevezaRhodesSantoriniThessalonikiZakynthos
United Kingdom 3
Albania 1
Belgium 1
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1
Banja Luka
Denmark 1
Finland 1
Helsinki
Germany 1
Ireland 1
Jordan 1
Lithuania 1
Malta 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Romania 1
Serbia 1
Nis
Sweden 1
Multi-city trips including Vienna
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Vienna?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Prague, Budapest, Zagreb, Bratislava, Brno, Graz, Salzburg and Ostrava. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Vienna to Prague?
About 3 h 55 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 253 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Vienna?
For Vienna, Bratislava and Brno, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Bratislava, 1 night in Brno), with about 4 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Vienna?
From 72 airports in 25 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Vienna is cheap.