The Lviv–Vienna bus service allows you to travel from western Ukraine to Austria without flying. To ensure your journey goes to plan, it is important to compare not only the departure times, but also the pick-up points, journey duration, stops and the rules of the specific operator.
How to choose a journey
Enter the correct date on RedRay and compare the available options. Pay attention to the full address of the bus stop in Lviv, the arrival point in Vienna, any possible transfers and the total journey time. A journey that departs a little later is sometimes more convenient due to the location of the bus station or the arrival time.
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Ticket and boarding
Once you’ve booked, check the passenger’s name, date, time, city names and boarding address. Save the ticket on your phone and make a separate offline copy. Arrive in good time: at a large coach station, it takes time to find the platform and make your way to the coach with your luggage.
Documents, border control and luggage
Have the original documents ready that are specifically required for your situation. At the border, follow the instructions of the driver and border officials; do not leave your documents in your suitcase. It is impossible to guarantee how long the border checks will take, so do not plan any short independent connections upon arrival. The rules for travelling to Austria are summarised in a separate RedRay article.
Arrival in Vienna
Before you set off, save the address of the Vienna coach station, a map of the city and directions to your accommodation or next mode of transport. Check whether public transport will be running at the time of your arrival. Useful details for this route can be found in the article on preparing for the next stage of your journey.
A quick checklist
- check the date, departure and arrival addresses;
- check your documents and baggage allowance;
- download your ticket and a map offline;
- set aside some money for border crossings and public transport.
Timetables are subject to change, so please check the final details on your ticket and in the carrier’s notifications immediately before departure.