What is the cheapest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna is to train and bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Altenburg and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Altenburg and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Altenburg to Vienna?

The distance between Altenburg and Vienna is 560 km. The road distance is 495.7 km.

How do I travel from Altenburg to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Altenburg to Vienna without a car is to train via Passau which takes 9h 1m and costs €130 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Altenburg to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altenburg to Vienna train from?

Altenburg to Vienna train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Glauchau, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Altenburg to Vienna train arrive?

Altenburg to Vienna train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Altenburg to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Altenburg to Vienna is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Altenburg to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Altenburg to Vienna?

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Vienna.

Altenburg to Vienna - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Altenburg to Vienna by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
4h 35m
€110–332
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N66 / ...
9h 20m
€45–79
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 1m
€130–189
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re3
3. Take the night train from Dresden-Neustadt to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 58m
€84–320
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
6h 38m
€82–244
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DRS - VIE
7h 51m
€148–479
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
6h 32m
€112–264
Train
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
10h 32m
Drive 495.7 km
1. Drive from Altenburg to Viennacar 495.7 km
5h 53m
€80–115

Altenburg to Vienna by train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Altenburg to Wien Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf in around 9h 1m.

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