The average train between Vienna and Erlangen takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Erlangen. 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 Vienna and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Erlangen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Erlangen station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Vienna to Erlangen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Erlangen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Erlangen train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 5 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Erlangen is 421 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Erlangen via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 14m.