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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Vienna is to bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Thuringia to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Vienna?

The distance between Thuringia and Vienna is 701 km. The road distance is 598.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Thuringia to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Vienna bus from?

Thuringia to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Vienna train from?

Thuringia to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Thuringia to Vienna?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Vienna is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Thuringia to Vienna bus arrive?

Thuringia to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Thuringia to Vienna train arrive?

Thuringia to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Vienna is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Thuringia to Vienna.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Thuringia to Vienna?

Book your Thuringia to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Thuringia to Vienna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Thuringia to Vienna by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
6h 30m
€63–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationN1306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)060 / ...
9h 45m
€31–89
Drive 598.7 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Vienna598.7 km
6h 34m
€97–140
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LEJ - VIE
4h 56m
€115–302
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
7h 3m
€68–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad KoesenRe
2. Take the train from Bad Koesen to Leipzig HbfRe
3. Take the bus from Leipzig Hbf Ostseite to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
11h 6m
€50–74
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)FRA - VIE
5h 52m
€98–270
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BER - VIE
5h 36m
€80–290
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Werdau to Chemnitz Hbf
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)PRG - VIE
7h 30m
€113–314
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nordhausen to Eichenberg
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hbf
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)HAJ - VIE
6h 46m
€128–328

Thuringia to Vienna by train

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Distance: 700.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof via Passau Hbf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Dresden central station in around 9h 45m.

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