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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
$285
Average price
$304
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf will cost around $304 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $285.
Of the 2 trains that leave Vienna Westbahnhof for Erfurt Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 491 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 5 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.
9:18 AM7h05Vienna Westbahnhof4:23 PMErfurt Hbf$2851One-way0 transfers- 2:18 PM7h05Vienna Westbahnhof9:23 PMErfurt Hbf$3231One-way0 transfers
- 9:18 AM7h05Vienna Westbahnhof4:23 PMErfurt Hbf$2851One-way0 transfers
- 2:18 PM7h05Vienna Westbahnhof9:23 PMErfurt Hbf$3231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$245 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Erfurt Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (5h 51m by train vs 6h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $245 (€201) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h21 | 2:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 7h05 | 10:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
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Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 4:18 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf trainsÖBB | ICE, Westbahn trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf from $48 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf 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 Erfurt Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Vienna Westbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
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