Cities Near Vienna
Cities near Vienna, Austria: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bratislava, Graz, Salzburg. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Vienna, Austria is Bratislava, about 34 mi (55 km) away — roughly 1 hr 1 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BratislavaSlovak capital on the Danube | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GrazStyrian old town and the Schlossberg | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| SalzburgMozart and Sound of Music scenery | 156 mi / 252 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sopron | 38 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Trnava | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Szombathely | 69 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Győr | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Brno | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nitra | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jihlava | 89 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Vienna
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bratislava, Graz, Sopron, Trnava, Szombathely. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Vienna
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Salzburg. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Vienna include Bratislava, Graz, Salzburg, Sopron, Trnava. The closest is Bratislava, about 34 miles (55 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.