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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Saxony is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Saxony is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Saxony?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Saxony. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Vienna to Saxony?

The distance between Vienna and Saxony is 590 km. The road distance is 536.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Saxony without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €45 - €80.

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

The bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib) to Leipzig central train station takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Saxony bus from?

Vienna to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Saxony train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Saxony?

The best way to get from Vienna to Saxony is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train via Dresden, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €430 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Vienna to Saxony bus arrive?

Vienna to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Saxony train arrive?

Vienna to Saxony train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Saxony is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Vienna to Saxony.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Saxony?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Saxony by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
7h 45m
€45–80
Train via Dresden
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 Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 56m
€69–244
Drive 536.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Leipzigcar 536.8 km
5h 55m
€89–128
Fly to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
6h 19m
€126–429
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
9h
€90–204
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha-Zahradni Mestotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Praha-Vrsovice to Leipzig Hbftrain 232
10h 39m
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
4h 9m
€107–330
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
6h 21m
€87–279
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 40m
€103–330

Vienna to Saxony by bus

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Distance: 589.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 56m.

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