Vienna to Reading by bus
Reading lies 1,292 km (803 mi) north-west of Vienna, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,576 km (979 mi) of road.
| Vienna | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.7 million | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Reading are 1 h behind Vienna right now, so a 23 h 26 min journey lands only 22 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reading
Crossing from Austria into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Vienna to Reading
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Staying in Reading
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Vienna?
1,292 km (803 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Vienna; by road roughly 1,576 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Reading by bus?
About 23 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Reading?
Reading is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Vienna).
What currency do I need in Reading?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.