The average train between Vienna and Nitra takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. 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 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Nitra at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava hl.st. and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Nitra station via Bratislava hl.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Vienna to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nitra station.
Book your Vienna to Nitra train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Vienna and Nitra is 127.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Nitra via Bratislava hl.st. and Leopoldov in around 3h 16m.