The average train between Erfurt and Austria takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt to Austria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Erfurt and Austria. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Austria at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Austria. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Austria station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Erfurt to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Erfurt and Austria is 438 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Stephansplatz via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 7h 30m.