How to travel from Erlangen to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Erlangen and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Vienna:

A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Vienna costing on average €136.

A bus is €463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Vienna costing on average €509.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

The distance from Erlangen to Vienna is approximately 262 miles (422 km).

The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Vienna is:

• Around 55 flights per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Egypt Air, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, braathens regional aviation to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Erlangen to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, braathens regional aviation.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.