Reading, United Kingdom to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

802.7 miles 1291.9 km · straight line
963.3 miles estimated 1550.3 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
£146 - £180 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Reading, United Kingdom from Vienna?

The distance from Reading, United Kingdom to Vienna is 802.7 miles (1291.9 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located E of Reading, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.3 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Reading, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Vienna is in Austria.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reading, United Kingdom and Vienna. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Reading, United Kingdom to Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min £146 - £180 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, United Kingdom & Vienna

Quick Facts

Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients