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 €30 - €80 and takes 7h 56m.

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 €95 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Elsterwerda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Elsterwerda. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Elsterwerda?

The distance between Vienna and Elsterwerda is 553 km. The road distance is 489 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 train which takes 7h 16m and costs €75 - €120.

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

The train from Wien Hbf to Elsterwerda takes 7h 16m including transfers and departs six times a week.

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 Elsterwerda station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Elsterwerda?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Elsterwerda is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 195+ hotels available in Elsterwerda.

Vienna to Elsterwerda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Elsterwerda 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 Hbf to ElsterwerdaRj
7h 16m
€75–120
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to ElsterwerdaRj
7h 56m
€32–76
Drive 489 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Elsterwerda489 km
5h 53m
€80–115
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof
7h 6m
€143–412
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Usti nad Labem hl.n.Nj
2. Take the bus from Usti nad Labem hl.n. to Dresden Bahnhof NeustadtEbu
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof17 / ...
10h 2m
€61–302
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof
5h 37m
€95–220
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Elsterwerda, Bahnhof
7h 34m
€86–284
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof
6h 38m
€137–339

Vienna to Elsterwerda by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.4 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Elsterwerda 6 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 7h 16m.

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