Cruises from Vienna

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Vienna holds a special place among the European cities on this list: direct rail service leads from here to Trieste and Venice, so it is possible to reach an Adriatic port of embarkation without a plane at all. The train covers the distance through the Austrian Alps and the Slovenian border area in a reasonable time and brings passengers practically to the coast itself, where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Costa, and Celebrity liners dock in season. For residents of Vienna, including Ukrainians who have settled here, the cruise trip becomes one of the simplest formats: a train station instead of an airport, and no additional connection along the way. When the needed cruise departs from a port not connected to Vienna by rail, the usual option remains: Vienna airport offers direct flights toward Barcelona, Genoa, Rome, and other Mediterranean directions. Which method to choose depends on the specific port of embarkation and personal preference: the train is usually more pleasant and does not depend on the weather delays typical of aviation, while the plane is faster over long distances. Tickets for the direct train to Trieste are worth booking in advance: this route is popular not just among cruise passengers but also among regular tourists heading to the Adriatic coast in summer. Compare options in advance, especially in peak summer weeks, when both trains and flights to popular directions sell out quickly. Specific dates and ports of embarkation are convenient to check directly in the cruise catalog on the site.

Cruises

Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Discovery
Mediterranean/Europe
02.01.2027 · 8 nights Port of departure: Tarragona, Spain FB

Tarragona, Spain, Tarragona, Spain, Nice (Villefranche), France, Civitavecchia, Italy, Naples, Italy, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye, Athens (Piraeus), Greece

from €978
I Interior €978
B Balcony €2,498

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MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
Caribbean
26.03.2028 · 4 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL (NO DRINKS)

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,118
B Balcony €1,218

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Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Bahamas
10.04.2027 · 2 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL

Miami, Florida, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Miami, Florida

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,028
B Balcony €1,088
S Suite €1,158

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Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Mediterranean/Europe
07.03.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Savona ALL (NO DRINKS)

Savona, Naples, Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, La Goulette, Tunisia, Barcelona, Spain, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Marseille, Provence, France, Savona

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,358
B Balcony €1,618
S Suite €1,818

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
Cruise from Savona
03.10.2027 · 4 nights Port of departure: Savona ALL (NO DRINKS)

Savona, Balearic Sea, Balearic Sea, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France, Savona

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,278
B Balcony €1,358
S Suite €1,618

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
05.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy ALL (NO DRINKS)

Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,278
B Balcony €1,398

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MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
Caribbean
19.03.2028 · 4 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL (NO DRINKS)

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Nassau, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,118
B Balcony €1,218

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
15.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Canary, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Atlantis Crest West, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,278
B Balcony €1,358

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
28.02.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Canary, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,278
B Balcony €1,398

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Costa Toscana
Costa Cruises
Costa Toscana
Mediterranean/Europe
30.11.2026 · 7 nights Port of departure: Barcelona, Spain ALL (NO DRINKS)

Barcelona, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Savona, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain

from €978
I Interior €978
O Ocean View €1,198
B Balcony €1,378

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get from Vienna to the port of embarkation without a plane?

Yes, for Trieste and Venice this is a real option: direct rail service brings passengers practically to the Adriatic coast in a reasonable time.

What transport should I choose for ports not connected to Vienna by rail?

A flight is more convenient for such directions: Vienna airport offers direct flights toward Barcelona, Genoa, Rome, and other Mediterranean ports.

What is more convenient: train or plane, if there is a choice?

The train is usually more pleasant and less dependent on weather delays, while the plane is faster over long distances. Choose depending on the specific route and personal preference.

How long does the train trip to Trieste or Venice take?

The journey takes a reasonable time within a single day, depending on the specific connection. This is one of the simplest routes on our list.

Do I need a visa for a train trip through Slovenia or Italy?

For most citizens within the Schengen area no additional visa is needed, but requirements depend on citizenship, so check them in advance on the official consulate website.