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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Vienna
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $361.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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$132 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $361 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Vienna:
A bus is $85 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $132 (€110).
A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€110) compared to roughly $99 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33 (-€27). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Vienna
How to get from Nuremberg to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1205+RJX 3675:36 PM6h59Nuremberg Hbf12:35 AMVienna Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 1205+RJX 3675:36 PM6h59Nuremberg Hbf12:35 AMVienna Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH141+LH63288:30 AM3h15Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport11:45 AMVienna International Airport$4911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1205+RJX 367+
REX 75:36 PM7h39Nuremberg Hbf1:15 AMVienna Airport$421One-way2 transfers - ICE 629+RE5 · RJX134835:10 PM6h22Nuremberg Hbf11:32 PMVienna Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
- ICE 587+RJX 261+
IC 7493:29 PM6h34Nuremberg Hbf10:03 PMVienna Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 PM6h55Nürnberg, ZOB4:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 AM7h15Nürnberg, ZOB11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 PM7h15Nürnberg, ZOB4:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$511One-way0 transfers
ICE 228+OS21411:32 AM7h08Nuremberg Hbf6:40 PMVienna International Airport$2381One-way1 transfer- ICE 728+OS2107:53 AM7h12Nuremberg Hbf3:05 PMVienna International Airport$2381One-way1 transfer
- ICE 820+OS2087:00 AM7h15Nuremberg Hbf2:15 PMVienna International Airport$2381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Vienna:
A bus is $85 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $132 (€110).
A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Vienna costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, Westbahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Vienna by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur.
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