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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Erlangen is to bus which costs €27 - €75 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Vienna to Erlangen?

The distance between Vienna and Erlangen is 530 km. The road distance is 492.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Vienna to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Erlangen bus from?

Vienna to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Erlangen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Vienna to Erlangen bus arrive?

Vienna to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.

Where does the Vienna to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Erlangen is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Vienna to Erlangen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Erlangen 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 Nuernberg HbfIce
4h 30m
€63–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Erlangen train stationN161
7h 55m
€27–75
Drive 492.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Erlangen492.4 km
4h 52m
€79–114
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)VIE - NUE
6h 11m
€72–270
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Passau HbfIce
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Erlangen17
6h 12m
€67–118
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
6h 39m
€101–294
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
6h 34m
€124–365
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Nuremberg central bus station
7h 10m
€93–309
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 35m
€110–320

Vienna to Erlangen by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €27–75 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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