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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł181 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 zł181, while a flight costs an average of zł864.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł424 Average price | zł181 Average price Cheapest | zł864 Average price | zł434 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Erlangen:
A bus is zł243 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average zł424.
A bus is zł683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average zł864.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around zł424 compared to roughly zł434 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł10. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 5h 7m 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 Vienna to Erlangen
How to get from Vienna to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM10h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:50 PMErlangen, Busbahnhofzł1311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM10h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:50 PMErlangen, Busbahnhofzł1311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS1875:40 PM1h00Vienna International Airport6:40 PMMunich Airportzł9521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1212 · ICE 9083:13 PM7h04Vienna10:17 PMErlangen stationzł2071One-way1 transfer
- RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 5001:28 PM6h49Vienna8:17 PMErlangen stationzł2621One-way2 transfers
- RJX 64 · ICE 7002:28 PM6h50Vienna9:18 PMErlangen stationzł2621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:00 AM7h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhofzł1471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 AM8h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhofzł1471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 PM7h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:15 AMErlangen, Busbahnhofzł1511One-way0 transfers
LO226 · LO3517:30 PM13h40Vienna International Airport9:10 AMMunich Airportzł7191One-way1 transfer- LO226 · LO3537:30 PM23h20Vienna International Airport6:50 PMMunich Airportzł7191One-way1 transfer
EW7753 · EW71744:00 PM4h05Vienna International Airport8:05 PMMunich Airportzł9411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Erlangen:
A bus is zł243 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average zł424.
A bus is zł683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average zł864.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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