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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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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$171 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $490 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Erlangen:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $171 (€143).
A bus is $436 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $490 (€411).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $171 (€143) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$57 (-€48). The journey takes 5h 54m 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.
- FlixBus2:00 AM8h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:00 AM8h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1875:30 PM1h00Vienna International Airport6:30 PMMunich Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 644+
ICE 114 · ICE 782+RE2012:57 PM6h58Vienna Hbf7:55 PMErlangen station$581One-way3 transfers- IC 644+ICE 114 · ICE 50012:57 PM7h20Vienna Hbf8:17 PMErlangen station$581One-way2 transfers
- IC 642+RJX 62+ICE 584+RE2811:57 AM6h58Vienna Hbf6:55 PMErlangen station$661One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 AM8h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$531One-way0 transfers
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)3:45 PM11h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:45 AMNürnberg, ZOB$541One-way1 transfer- FlixBus10:55 PM7h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:15 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof$581One-way0 transfers
LO222 · LO3515:35 PM15h20Vienna International Airport8:55 AMMunich Airport$1871One-way1 transfer- LO222 · LO3535:35 PM25h15Vienna International Airport6:50 PMMunich Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
- LO222 · LO3555:35 PM4h50Vienna International Airport10:25 PMMunich Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Erlangen:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $171 (€143).
A bus is $436 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $490 (€411).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, agilis, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Erlangen by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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