What is the cheapest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Altenburg to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Altenburg and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Altenburg to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Altenburg and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Zwickau central train station and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Altenburg and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Altenburg and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Muenchen Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Altenburg to Vienna?

The distance between Altenburg and Vienna is 560 km. The road distance is 497 km.

How do I travel from Altenburg to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Altenburg to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €150 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Altenburg to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Altenburg to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altenburg to Vienna bus from?

Altenburg to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.

Where do I catch the Altenburg to Vienna train from?

Altenburg to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenburg station.

Train or bus from Altenburg to Vienna?

The best way to get from Altenburg to Vienna is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Altenburg to Vienna bus arrive?

Altenburg to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Altenburg to Vienna train arrive?

Altenburg to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Altenburg to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Altenburg to Vienna is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Altenburg to Vienna.

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There are 8 ways to get from Altenburg to Vienna by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
4h 35m
€154–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 060 / ...
10h 59m
€54–83
Train
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 31m
€159–399
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
3. Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain Nj
13h 34m
€66–179
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DRS - VIE
7h 55m
€182–555
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
6h 48m
€87–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIBbus
11h 3m
€97–135
Drive 497 km
1. Drive from Altenburg to Viennacar 497 km
5h 55m
€84–121

Altenburg to Vienna by train

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Distance: 560.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Altenburg to Wien Westbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altenburg to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof, Zwickau central train station, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 10h 59m.

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