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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
$74
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
79
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Vienna will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 79 trains that leave Nuremberg for Vienna on Wed, Jun 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NJ 40421
ICE 725 · RJ 263+
79045
ICE 1505 · RJX 165+
79023
NJ 40421+
IC 545
RE40 · RE50 · RE3+
R 50
ICE 1221
ICE 1225
ICE 1225
ICE 1229
ICE 1229Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $268.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $403 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Nuremberg to Vienna:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $350 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $403 (€325).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€114) compared to roughly $101 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.87 (€-32.99). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 5h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Nuremberg to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40421+ IC 545 | 4:08 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h19 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40421 | 4:08 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h40 | 9:48 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 825 · RJX 61 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h36 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 825+ RJX 61 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h36 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 825+ RJX 61+ IC 549 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h07 | 12:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 825+ RJX 61 · RJX 861 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h01 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 61+ IC 549+ ICE 825 | Delayed 5:22 AM 5:56 AMNuremberg Hbf | 6h31 | 12:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 985 · RJ 113 · RJX 765 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h02 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 985+ RJ 113+ RJX 765 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h02 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 765+ RJ 113+ ICE 985+ RJ 659 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h27 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 521 · RJX 63 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h33 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 63 · RJX 863+ ICE 521 | Delayed 7:28 AM 7:59 AMNuremberg Hbf | 5h58 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521+ RJX 63+ IC 643 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521+ RJX 63 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h33 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521+ RJX 63+ IC 643 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h04 | 2:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 161 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 645+ EC 115+ ICE 781 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h34 | 3:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 161+ EC 115+ ICE 781 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 161+ EC 115+ ICE 781+ RJ 551 | 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IC 645+ EC 115+ ICE 781 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h58 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 525 · RJX 65 | On time 10:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525+ RJX 65 · RJX 865 | On time 10:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h56 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65+ ICE 525 | Delayed 9:27 AM 10:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1221 | On time 10:35 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h12 | 3:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1221+ IC 647 | On time 10:35 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h52 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1221 | On time 10:35 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h12 | 3:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 67+ IC 741+ ICE 505 | Delayed 11:28 AM 11:55 AMNuremberg Hbf | 6h08 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 505+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 11:55 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h32 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · RJX 67 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h02 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67+ IC 741+ ICE 529 | Delayed 11:28 AM 12:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 6h26 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67+ ICE 529 | Delayed 11:28 AM 12:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ RJX 67 · RJX 867 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h56 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505+ RE5 · RJX 165 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h07 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505 · RJX 165+ 79023 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h07 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505+ RE5+ IC 743 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h38 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ IC 743+ ICE 1505 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h02 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505+ RE5 · RJX 165+ RJ 555 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h32 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 785 · S5 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 785+ DB S5+ ICE 119+ IC 743 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h58 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S5 · RJX 165+ ICE 119 · ICE 785 | 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h28 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
DB S5+ IC 743+ ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h34 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S5 · RJX 165+ ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 623 · RJX 69 | On time 2:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69 · RJX 869+ ICE 623 | Delayed 1:28 PM 2:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 5h56 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 69+ ICE 623 | Delayed 1:28 PM 2:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1225 | On time 2:35 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h12 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1225 | On time 2:35 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h12 | 7:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1225+ IC 745 | On time 2:35 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h52 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · RJX 261 | On time 4:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h31 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Vienna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Major art museum with graphic arts, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, classically served with apple horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese cuisine.
Austrian-style fried chicken, especially associated with Viennese cooking, with a crunchy coating and often served with salad or lemon.
Leading fine-dining destination in Stadtpark, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting.
Popular classic Viennese inn serving schnitzel, goulash, and seasonal Austrian dishes in a cozy traditional space.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel, with a lively traditional atmosphere in the city center.
Vienna is pricier than many Central European cities, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and casual eats are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and hotels.
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Vienna Hbf -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
The train connection between Nuremberg and Vienna offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two cities. Passengers can choose from several providers, including Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, and ÖBB | InterCity. With frequent departures throughout the day, travelers can enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views as they journey through picturesque landscapes in just around 4 hours. Whether you're heading for business or leisure, this rail link makes exploring both destinations hassle-free!
Traveling from Nuremberg to Vienna takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. There are up to 1 direct connection per day, with no transfers required. The journey begins at Nürnberg Hbf and concludes at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
The first daily train from Nuremberg to Vienna departs at 06:31 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful Austrian capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 09:34 PM, allowing visitors a full day of sightseeing before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Nuremberg to Vienna is €15. The average ticket price typically hovers around €54, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.
Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when it was transformed from a hunting lodge into an opulent baroque palace. Its significance lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also as a symbol of Austria's imperial past and cultural heritage; today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique features include its stunning gardens, intricate fountains, and the world’s oldest zoo located on its grounds—making it an enchanting destination for visitors seeking both beauty and history.
St. Stephen's Cathedral stands proudly at the heart of Vienna with roots tracing back to Romanesque times in the 12th century; this iconic structure has witnessed centuries of religious ceremonies and historical events. The cathedral holds immense significance as one of Austria’s most important Gothic monuments and serves as a spiritual center for locals while attracting millions of tourists each year. What sets St. Stephen's apart are its striking multi-colored tile roof, soaring spires reaching over 136 meters high, and breathtaking interior adorned with exquisite artworks that leave every visitor in awe.
Belvedere Palace is not just another beautiful landmark; it's actually two palaces—the Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere—set amidst lush gardens designed by renowned architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt during the early 18th century for Prince Eugene of Savoy. This magnificent site signifies power through art patronage while housing an impressive collection including Gustav Klimt’s famous "The Kiss," making it essential for any art lover visiting Vienna. Visitors will be captivated by unique features such as ornate frescoed ceilings within grand halls alongside meticulously landscaped Baroque gardens offering picturesque views perfect for leisurely strolls or memorable photographs.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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.

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