- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
€77
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€155
Fastest journey on Oct 08
6 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
6 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 08
14
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erlangen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erlangen to Vienna will cost around €155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
It's difficult to get from Erlangen to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
4983 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977
4967 · ICE 581 · RJX 65
4981 · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186
4981 · ICE 1501 · EC 1213
RE28+
ICE 581+
RJX 65+
IC 647
4981 · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186
4983 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977
RE28+
ICE 581+
RJX 65
RE20+
ICE 781+
EC 115+
RJX 186
4967 · ICE 581 · RJX 65Trains from Erlangen to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Erlangen to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4981 · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | 8:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h29 | 2:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
4981 · ICE 1501 · EC 1213 | On time 8:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h44 | 2:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
RE20+ ICE 781+ RJX 186+ EC 115 | On time 8:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h29 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE20+ ICE 781+ RJX 186+ RJ 551 | On time 8:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h54 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE28+ ICE 581+ RJX 65 · RJX19985 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h54 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE28+ ICE 581+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 7h24 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE28+ ICE 581+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 7h00 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE28+ ICE 581+ RJX 65 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h29 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4967 · ICE 581 · RJX 65 | On time 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h29 | 3:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · ICE 1215 | 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 7h09 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 6h54 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977+ RJ 113 | 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 7h19 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 503 · ICE 1215+ REX 7 | 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 7h37 | 5:15 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
4983 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | 10:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h29 | 4:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
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Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erlangen to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Erlangen to Vienna trains use the Erlangen to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Erlangen and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erlangen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Basilikum, Ilias, Ristorante Carpaccio, Goldene Sonne
Wi-Fi is available at Erlangen. ATMs are available at Erlangen.
Ticket office support is available at Erlangen. Information desks are available at Erlangen.
Luggage storage is available at Erlangen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erlangen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erlangen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erlangen.
Nearby hotels include NH Hotel, A. B. Hotel, Zeitwohnhaus, Hotel Villa Soy.
Erlangen-Bruck is 2 km from Erlangen city centre. Public transport options include:
Erlangen-Bruck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Kaffee- und Snackbar Oase, Gaststätte TV 1861 Bruck, Der Beck, Hoang Kim Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Erlangen-Bruck. ATMs are available at Erlangen-Bruck.
Ticket office support is available at Erlangen-Bruck. Information desks are available at Erlangen-Bruck.
Luggage storage is available at Erlangen-Bruck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erlangen-Bruck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erlangen-Bruck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erlangen-Bruck.
Nearby hotels include Weißes Lamm, Hotel Smart-Inn, The niu Cure.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
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