There are 5 ways to get from Vienna to Martin by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 6h 9m
3 alternative options
Bus • 5h 7m
Train via Bratislava • 5h 51m
Drive • 3h 10m
Vienna to Martin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Martin is to bus and train which costs €18 - €23 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Martin is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Martin. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Martin - ul.J.Jesenského via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Martin. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Martin via Zilina and Vrutky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Vienna and Martin is 311 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Martin without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Vienna to Martin, including transfers.
Vienna to Martin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Martin train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Martin is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 7m.
- Distance: 311.3 km
- Duration: 3h 57m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Martin, Slovakia?
ÖBB Intercity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zilina once daily. Tickets cost €55 - €90 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Žilina 5 times a day. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €90
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- info@slovakrail.sk
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Vrutky
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Regional 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Povazska Bystrica to Vrutky
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Regional 2nd Class
- €2 - €4
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +421 48 4144 216
- infolines@turancar.sk
- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Wien Hbf to Považská Bystrica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €18
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Martin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Vienna to Martin train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Zilina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Martin is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Vienna to Martin.
Book your Vienna to Martin bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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