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How to travel from of Lviv to of Vienna

Two independent ticket sellers confirm a bus connection on this route. Below is what we actually saw on the dates listed. The results include both direct services and journeys with a change — the seller shows which is which once you pick a date.

OBSERVED PRICE
€42–87
JOURNEY TIME
12:50 PM – 11:50 PM
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE
590 km

offers for 07/25–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026

Observed on the specified dates; this is not an offer. Check the selected date with the seller. The exact stop and time are on the ticket.

The lower limit of €42 was shown by both sellers, the upper limit of €87 by one of them on a specific trip. The second one reached up to €111 on the same days. The difference between €42 and €87 is due to different carriers and different trip classes, not a discount.

LvivVienna© EuroGeographics · Eurostat GISCO
A connection diagram, not the route the coach takes: the operator decides the path and the border crossing.

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The price and the time depend on the date and the service. Open both sources: the first to check your chosen date, the second for an independent comparison.

KOMPAS does not sell tickets and is not affiliated with any carrier — we only show you where to check a service.

Where it departs from and arrives

We list only the stops that matched across both sellers. The exact address and time are on your ticket.

1Departure stop
Lviv
  • Lviv, Stryiska bus station, 109 Stryiska St.
  • Lviv, railway station, Dvirceva Sq.
2Arrival stop
Vienna
  • Wien Erdberg (VIB)
  • Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz

This is a list of stops shown by both sellers, not a route for a single trip. Only one seller mentions the house number on Dvirceva Sq., so it is not listed here. Your stop is determined by the ticket.

The border and the queues

We do not name a specific crossing point or a waiting time: the operator can change the route and the queue changes by the hour. Check the official maps right before you set off.

Useful on the way

BACKGROUND

Travelling from of Lviv to of Vienna: what to know

The Lviv – Vienna route is served by international buses from several carriers. We do not publish schedules or "starting prices": they change daily, and a mistake here can cost a person a real trip. Instead, below is what is truly worth checking before buying a ticket – documents for departure and return, how to read border crossing information, rules for children and pets, and baggage allowance.

Lviv – Vienna: price, time, and stops

In the offer for 07/25/2026–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026, two independent sellers showed €42–87 for this route and a travel time of 12 hours 50 minutes – 23 hours 50 minutes. The range is wide because sellers list both direct and connecting flights in one list – these are two different types of trips, not a measurement error. Prices and durations here are a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: check your date on CheckMyBus and Busbud.

Stops where both sources agreed: in Lviv – Lviv, Stryiska Bus Station, Stryiska St. 109, Lviv, Railway Station, Dvirceva Sq.; in Vienna – Wien Erdberg (VIB), Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz. Names confirmed by only one source are not listed: the exact stop for your flight is indicated on the ticket and may differ.

What to check before traveling from Lviv

What to checkWhere to lookWhen
Price and time for your dateCheckMyBus and Busbudbefore buying
Exact boarding stopticket / carrier confirmationafter buying
Documents for returnIOM Slovakia, alien policea week before the trip
Border queueofficial waiting mapson the day of departure
Baggage allowanceyour carrier's ticket conditionsbefore payment
Rules for petsEU veterinary requirements + carrier's consent1–3 months before

Documents for travel and return

A short trip to Ukraine does not in itself terminate temporary protection in Slovakia. For your return, prepare a valid passport and a valid **plastic** residence card. If you only have a paper document, check the conditions for re-entry into the Schengen Area in advance – this is the most common reason for problems on the way back. Sources: IOM Slovakia, European Commission.

Child on a trip

A child needs their **own** valid travel document – listing them in an adult's passport is not enough. If a child travels without one or both parents, additional permits may be required, and the rules depend on the country of departure, entry, and transit simultaneously: there is no single EU rule. Clarify child ticket conditions and the availability of a separate seat with the carrier – they vary even within the same operator. Source: Your Europe.

Traveling with a pet

A microchip, vaccination, and "pet passport" may not be enough for entry from Ukraine to the EU. Depending on the documents and travel history, a rabies antibody test, a veterinary certificate, and entry through a designated point may be required. Current requirements are available from the European Commission and ŠVPS SR. Arrange transportation with the carrier separately: border documents do not guarantee boarding the bus.

Border crossing: what official data shows

Border crossing times cannot be predicted in advance: queues change hourly and depend on the day of the week, the crossing point, and the direction of travel. Official waiting times are published by the Financial Administration of Slovakia, and a map of crossing points is available from the State Customs Service of Ukraine. Check them immediately before departure, not a week in advance. Only the carrier knows which specific crossing point your flight uses – the operator may change the route without notice.

Important nuance: **the absence of a number on the map does not mean a zero queue** – it often simply means the data has not been updated. Conversely, a "30 minutes" indicator refers to the moment of viewing, not your flight six hours later. Therefore, allow extra time for connections with other transport and do not plan important meetings immediately after arrival.

Baggage and ticket purchase

There is no single baggage allowance for these routes: the number of pieces, weight, dimensions, and additional charges depend on the operator and the specific leg of the route. Before paying, open the baggage conditions of the specific seller you are buying from, and do not assume the allowance of one carrier applies to another. It is safer to buy tickets on the official website or in the carrier's app, and use aggregators to compare offers.

The price and travel time on this page are a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: we recorded what two independent sellers showed on the specified dates. They may differ on your date, so be sure to check CheckMyBus and Busbud before paying. KOMPAS does not sell tickets and is not a partner of carriers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this route

How much does a Lviv – Vienna bus cost?+

In the offer for 07/25/2026–08/16/2026, checked on 07/26/2026, two independent sellers showed €42–87 for this route. This is a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer: the price depends on the date, day of the week, and how far in advance you buy. Check your date on CheckMyBus and Busbud.

How long does it take to travel from Lviv to Vienna?+

The observed travel time is 12 hr 50 min – 23 hr 50 min. This wide range means that sellers show both non-stop and connecting routes in one listing: these are two different types of trips, not an error. Plus, there's the border queue, which nobody can predict.

Where does the bus depart from in Lviv and where does it drop off in Vienna?+

Both sellers agreed on these stops: in Lviv — Lviv, Stryiska Bus Station, Stryiska St 109, Lviv, Railway Station, Ploshcha Dvirceva; in Vienna — Wien Erdberg (VIB), Wien Hauptbahnhof / Busterminal Südtirolerplatz. We list only the names confirmed by both sources. Check your ticket for the exact stop of your specific trip — carriers change them.

What documents are needed to enter Austria?+

A valid passport is required. The destination country is Austria, so Austrian entry rules apply — even if you live in Slovakia. Check them at oesterreich.gv.at. The visa-free regime allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in the entire Schengen Zone combined, not in each country separately. If you already have a valid temporary protection document from an EU country, bring it too.

How much luggage can I take?+

There is no single standard for these routes: the number of pieces, dimensions, weight, and extra charges depend on the operator and the specific ticket. Before paying, check the luggage rules of the seller for your chosen route. Do not assume one operator's rules apply to another.

What documents does a child need to leave Ukraine?+

A child needs their own valid passport. Ukraine, not the destination country, sets the rules for a child's departure abroad: depending on who the child is traveling with, a notarized consent from one or both parents may be required. Rules change periodically — check them before your trip at gov.ua and separately check the carrier's requirements for a child's ticket.

Can I travel with a pet?+

First, check the current EU veterinary entry conditions for your situation, then check if the operator of the specific route accepts pets. Documents for the border do not guarantee boarding, and the operator's permission does not replace veterinary documents.

Where can I check the route and buy a ticket for this route?+

Open CheckMyBus to check your selected date and Busbud for an independent comparison of offers. The price and time on this page are just a dated snapshot of the market. Buy only after the seller shows the currency, exact stops, time, and conditions for your specific ticket.

Through which border crossing does the bus travel and how long is the wait at the border?+

Do not rely on a permanent border crossing or waiting time: the operator may change the route, and the queue is dynamic. The bus to Vienna crosses the EU border on the Ukrainian-Hungarian, Ukrainian-Slovak, or Ukrainian-Polish section — there are no further checks within Schengen. Clarify the exact route with the seller or on the ticket, and check official waiting time maps before departure. The absence of a number on the map does not mean a zero queue.

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