How to get from Vienna to Tamsweg
For travel between Vienna and Tamsweg, driving yourself offers the most direct and fastest option, while rail and coach journeys involve transfers and take longer.
226 km apart as the crow flies.
| Option | Duration | Typical price | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyAustrian Airlines, ÖBB, Stadtwerke Klagenfurt · Vienna International Airport (VIE), then Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) → Tamsweg via Klagenfurt Hbf, connecting from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)A quick way to cover the distance if you don't mind connecting ground transport at both ends, especially as there are no direct flights to Tamsweg. | 7 h 30 – 9 h | €120–€290per person | Roughly daily departures in each direction |
| TrainÖBB · Wien Hauptbahnhof → Tamsweg-St. LeonhardA comfortable and scenic option, but expect multiple changes and a longer journey time due to Tamsweg's location on a regional line. | 5 h 50 – 7 h 20 | €40–€130per person | Several departures daily in each direction, typically with a few hours between trains |
| BusFlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh · Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, then Salzburg South → Tamsweg Marktplatz, connecting via Salzburg GinzkeyplatzThe most budget-friendly option, though it requires transfers and is the slowest land-based journey. | 7 h 5 – 8 h 20 | €45–€70per person | Once a week on average, or a few daily connections with transfers |
| DriveThe fastest and most flexible way to travel, especially if you have luggage or prefer direct routing. | 3 h 30 – 4 h | €48per car | On demand |
| Transfer or taxiLungau Shuttle, Transfeero, 7TRAVEL AUSTRIAThe most convenient and direct door-to-door option, ideal for groups or those prioritizing ease and comfort over cost. | 3 h 20 – 3 h 40 | €470–€640per car | On demand |
Watch out · Fly
The flight is short, but the ground transfers at both ends, especially from Klagenfurt Airport to Tamsweg, add significant travel time and cost.
Watch out · Train
There are no direct trains, requiring 2-3 transfers, often at Bruck/Mur and Unzmarkt, which adds to the journey time and complexity.
Watch out · Bus
No direct bus service exists; transfers are required, typically in Salzburg, which extends the overall travel time significantly.
Watch out · Drive
Remember to account for fuel and vignette costs, which are fixed per car for this journey. Austrian motorways require a vignette.
Watch out · Transfer or taxi
This is significantly more expensive than other options, especially for solo travelers. Confirm specific pricing with the operator based on your exact pickup/drop-off points and vehicle choice.
Typical figures for this route, not live fares. · Updated September 6, 2026