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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Thuringia is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Thuringia is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Thuringia station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Thuringia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Vienna to Thuringia?

The distance between Vienna and Thuringia is 697 km. The road distance is 595.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Thuringia without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Vienna to Thuringia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Thuringia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Thuringia train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Vienna to Thuringia is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 10h.

Where does the Vienna to Thuringia bus arrive?

Vienna to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Thuringia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Thuringia is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Vienna to Thuringia.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Thuringia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Thuringia 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
5h 38m
€65–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
10h
€33–97
Drive 595.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Erfurt595.5 km
6h 43m
€95–138
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 Altenburg
5h 9m
€106–303
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt HbfIce
5h 47m
€50–230
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Train StationRegioJet RJ 1032 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt HbfEc
12h 6m
€93–136
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbf
6h 21m
€98–280
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
2. Take the bus from Praha, Václav Havel Airport Prague to Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburg
7h 24m
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
5h 43m
€93–278

Vienna to Thuringia by train

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Distance: 697.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station in around 10h.

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