- Must visit
Belvedere Palace Museum
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215
ICE 1003 · RJX 65
ICE 1005 · RJX 67
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+
RJX19977
ICE 1003 · RJX 65
ICE 1005 · RJX 67
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+
RJX19977
RJX 65+
ICE 1003Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 306 miles (494 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $105 (€86).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
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Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | On time 8:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ IC 647+ ICE 1003 | Delayed 9:13 AM 8:14 AMErfurt Hbf | 7h49 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65+ ICE 1003 | Delayed 9:13 AM 8:14 AMErfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h33 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h33 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 703+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 9:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 8h28 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1005 · RJX 67 | On time 10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ ICE 1005 | Delayed 11:13 AM 10:14 AMErfurt Hbf | 7h18 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (494 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
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Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
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World-class fine arts museum with imperial collections spanning Old Masters, antiquities, and decorative arts in a monumental historic building.
Vienna’s central square and one of the city’s busiest meeting points, surrounded by major historic architecture and shopping streets.
The grand boulevard encircling the historic center, lined with some of Vienna’s most important public buildings and monuments.
A lively cultural district with major museums, courtyards, and event spaces, popular with both visitors and locals.
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A renowned traditional Viennese restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and classic Austrian specialties in an elegant setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially near the station, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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