THE SHORT VERSION
Amsterdam to Vienna at a glance.
- From
- Amsterdam
- To
- Vienna Wien
- Road distance
- About 1151 km
- Straight line
- 936 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~11 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Vienna to Amsterdam →
- Border
- Netherlands → Austria. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Amsterdam
Amsterdam has dozens of daily international coaches to Germany, Belgium, France and London, but no single central coach station. Long-distance buses use stops at Sloterdijk, Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol Airport.
- Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Bus platforms at Piarcoplein, north side of Sloterdijk station. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and others. - Bijlmer ArenA
International stop on Hoogoorddreef, by Bijlmer ArenA station. - Schiphol Airport
Intercity bus stop at the airport.
Arriving in Vienna
All the main stops are on the U-Bahn.
- Vienna International Busterminal (VIB)
At Erdberg (U3). Many international coaches. - Other stops
Operators also use Westbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof/Südtiroler Platz, Praterstern and the airport.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check the exact stop for your operator: Vienna has several.
KEEP GOING
From Vienna, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Vienna
More buses from Amsterdam
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Amsterdam from Vienna by road?+
About 1151 km by road (936 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Amsterdam to Vienna take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 11 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Amsterdam?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Amsterdam include Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bijlmer ArenA, Schiphol Airport, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Vienna to Amsterdam?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Vienna to Amsterdam guide.
Where does the bus from Amsterdam arrive in Vienna?+
It depends on the operator. In Vienna, services use Vienna International Busterminal (VIB), Other stops. All the main stops are on the U-Bahn.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Vienna?+
All the main stops are on the U-Bahn.
What kind of bus runs from Amsterdam to Vienna?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Amsterdam to Vienna bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Vienna by bus?+
Direct buses from Vienna include Budapest, Salzburg, Prague, Zagreb, Munich and more. See all connections on our Vienna bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Amsterdam to Vienna?+
Netherlands and Austria are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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