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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Altenberg is to bus which costs €17 - €65 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Altenberg is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Altenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Altenberg Bahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Vienna to Altenberg?

The distance between Vienna and Altenberg is 544 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Altenberg without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €50 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Vienna to Altenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Altenberg bus from?

Vienna to Altenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Altenberg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Altenberg is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €65 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €410 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Vienna to Altenberg bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Altenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Altenberg is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Vienna to Altenberg.

Where can I stay near Altenberg?

There are 382+ hotels available in Altenberg.

Vienna to Altenberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Altenberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Usti nad Labem hl.n.train Nj
8h 11m
€51–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
8h 18m
€17–65
Drive 393.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Altenbergcar 393.5 km
4h 48m
€64–92
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Teplice V Cechachtrain
6h 48m
€78–265
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Teplice V Cechachtrain 604 / ...
8h 12m
€25–100
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
8h 5m
€151–401

Vienna to Altenberg by train, foot, and bus

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.6 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Altenberg, Saxony, Germany?

Nightjet operates a train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Usti nad Labem hl.n. once daily. Tickets cost €45–263 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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