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 €35 - €60 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 35m and costs €95 - €290.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €95 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 35m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €280 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 55m.

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 55m to drive from Vienna to Erlangen.

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

Book your Vienna to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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 1292+ 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 Hbftrain Ice
4h 35m
€98–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Erlangen train stationbus N161
7h 55m
€35–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Passau Hbftrain 968 / ...
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus
7h 18m
Drive 492.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Erlangencar 492.4 km
4h 55m
€81–117
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane VIE - NUE
6h 35m
€72–280
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 49m
€113–328
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
7h 15m
€83–263
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
6h 38m
€137–378
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 39m
€116–354

Vienna to Erlangen by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 €90–280 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) 4 times a day.

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