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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Erfurt to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Vienna will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Erfurt to Vienna without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Vienna:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Vienna costing on average $156 (€126).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $150 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 8h 5m versus 7h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:13AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 11h52 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:09PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:16PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 14h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:09PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h11 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:16PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:09PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h06 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Vienna buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 11h35 | 3:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 10h50 | 3:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 11h05 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 11h35 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 10h50 | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:13 AM Erfurt Hbf | 11h52 | 10:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h50 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 12h10 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h06 | 7:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 14h40 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Erfurt to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 306 miles (493 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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