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Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Vienna
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 732, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erfurt and Vienna?
Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Vienna
- AFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - ELandstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
- F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Vienna by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Erfurt to Vienna?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Vienna start from R 1 235. The average price for this train route is around R 2 316. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Vienna?
The average train journey time from Erfurt to Vienna is 6h 16m, covering a distance of 494 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Erfurt to Vienna route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Erfurt to Vienna?
The earliest train from Erfurt to Vienna departs at 06:31. And the latest train departs at 17:47.
Which is the best train operator from Erfurt to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Vienna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Erfurt to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erfurt to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Vienna was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of R 839To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Vienna as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 839 to R 4 106 for a train ticket from Erfurt to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 765, which is on 2025-12-01.
