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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Rathen is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Rathen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Rathen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Rathen. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Kurort Rathen Bahnhof via Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Rathen?

The distance between Vienna and Rathen is 468 km. The road distance is 416.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Rathen without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €25 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Vienna to Rathen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Rathen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Rathen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Rathen is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Vienna to Rathen train arrive?

Vienna to Rathen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bad Schandau station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Rathen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Rathen is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Vienna to Rathen.

Where can I stay near Rathen?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Rathen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Rathen 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
best
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 10m
€26–54
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bad Schandautrain Rj
7h 16m
€82–121
Drive 416.9 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Rathencar 416.9 km
5h 3m
€67–97
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
6h 50m
€129–418
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bad Schandautrain Rj
7h 30m
€45–139
Train via Děčín Hlavní Nádraží
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain Nj
7h 59m
€64–292
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 Bad Schandautrain
6h 44m
€92–274
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 Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€137–359
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 Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h
€80–238

Vienna to Rathen by bus and train

72Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bad Schandau 6 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 6h 47m.

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