Bus Lviv – Vienna
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Lviv – Vienna bus covers about 850 km, takes roughly 14–17 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 850 km
- Travel time
- 14–17 h
Lviv – Vienna bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:45ploshcha Dvirtseva, bud. 1 | 04:30AZS bp, Gewerbeparkstraße 1 Gew.Park Stadlau, 1220 Wien, Avstriia | 14h 45min | Wed, Sat | SVS Viaggio |
| 14:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 02:50Busterminal Südtirolerplatz, platforma B8 | 12h 50min | Tue, Thu, Sun | Austria Express |
| 14:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 10:30Aeroport Shvekhat Bbf. | 19h 45min | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:00AS Lviv-Pasazhyrskyi (Zal. vokzal "Tsentralnyi", Chernivetska, 21 (Platna parkovka) | 07:30AZS OMV, Breitenleer Straße Ost, B302 112, 1220 Wien, Avstriia | 16h 30min | Fri | Real Travel Express |
| 15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu) | 10:30Aeroport Shvekhat Bbf. | 19h | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 16:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №3 | 08:00Mizhnarodnyi avtobusnyi terminal (VIB, Erdbergstr. 200a), platforma №9 | 16h | Wed, Fri, Sat | EuroClub |
| 17:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №3 | 09:30Mizhnarodnyi avtobusnyi terminal (VIB, Erdbergstr. 200a), platforma №9 | 16h 30min | Thu, Sat, Sun | EuroClub |
| 22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 21 | 19:00Vienna Central Station, Wien Hauptbahnhof | 20h 30mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:40KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 19:00Vienna Central Station, Wien Hauptbahnhof | 19h 20min | Mon, Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Lviv – Vienna route
The Lviv to Vienna bus is a practical international link: starting from Lviv shaves real hours off the trip compared with departures from Kyiv, since the city sits close to the western border. The route runs in transit across the EU, so passengers clear the frontier once and then travel inside the Schengen zone. The journey usually takes around 12–14 hours, depending on the queue at the crossing point. Students, seasonal workers, tourists and onward travellers use this connection, since Vienna is a major hub for buses and trains deeper into Europe. Seats are sold as a reservation paid in cash to the driver on boarding, with the fare fixed in euros. Check the current schedule, choose your departure and book your seat in advance — popular runs fill up fast.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Lviv to Vienna?
The trip usually takes around 12–14 hours. The exact time depends on the route, number of stops and the queue at the border crossing. Departing from Lviv is shorter than from central Ukraine, as the city sits closer to the EU frontier.
How do I pay — online or to the driver?
On this route you reserve your seat and pay the driver on boarding — online card payment is not available. You book the place in advance and pay the fare in cash, in euros, directly when you board the bus.
What documents do I need for the trip?
You need a valid biometric international passport to cross the border. Check its validity and that you have any permits required to stay in the EU. Allow extra time for passport and customs control at the crossing point.
Are there night buses from Lviv to Vienna?
Yes, this route usually offers evening and overnight departures so you arrive in Vienna in the morning. Exact times vary by date — check the current schedule on this page and pick the departure that suits you.
Where does the bus depart from in Lviv?
Boarding usually takes place at the bus station or an agreed stop in Lviv — the exact point is shown in your booking. Arrive 15–20 minutes before departure so you have time to board and pay the driver.
How many buses run on the Lviv – Vienna route?
The typical schedule has up to 6 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 13:45, the last at 23:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Vienna route?
Carriers on this route: SVS Viaggio, Austria Express, D.M.D. Group, Real Travel Express, EuroClub, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O.. The line-up depends on the travel date.