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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Elsterwerda?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Elsterwerda. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Elsterwerda, Bahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Vienna to Elsterwerda?

The distance between Vienna and Elsterwerda is 496 km. The road distance is 489.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 58m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Elsterwerda train from?

Vienna to Elsterwerda train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where does the Vienna to Elsterwerda train arrive?

Vienna to Elsterwerda train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Elsterwerda?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Elsterwerda is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Vienna to Elsterwerda.

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

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Where can I stay near Elsterwerda?

There are 190+ hotels available in Elsterwerda.

Vienna to Elsterwerda - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain 17
7h 58m
€42–63
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain 17
8h 31m
€92–146
Drive 489.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Elsterwerdacar 489.1 km
5h 55m
€78–113
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€131–432
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain 17
9h 5m
€76–167
Train via Děčín
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Nj
2. Take the train from Děčín hlavní nádraží to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain 17
9h 28m
€81–320
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain
5h 37m
€90–210
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain
6h 21m
€137–379
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-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain
8h 18m
€115–297

Vienna to Elsterwerda by bus and train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 8h 31m.

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