The average train between Vienna and Nitra takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Nitra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Vienna and Nitra. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Nitra at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Simmering and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Nitra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Wien Simmering station and arriving at Nitra station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station and Trnava station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Vienna to Nitra train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Simmering station.
Vienna to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nitra station.
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The distance between Vienna and Nitra is 127.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Nitra via Simmering, Wien Simmering, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, and Trnava in around 3h 41m.