What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Erfurt?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Erfurt is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Erfurt?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Erfurt is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Austria to Erfurt?

The distance between Austria and Erfurt is 704 km. The road distance is 595.5 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Erfurt without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Erfurt?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Austria to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Erfurt bus from?

Austria to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Erfurt train from?

Austria to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Austria to Erfurt is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Austria to Erfurt bus arrive?

Austria to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Austria to Erfurt train arrive?

Austria to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Austria to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Erfurt is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Austria to Erfurt.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Erfurt.

Austria to Erfurt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Austria to Erfurt by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
6h 52m
€122–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
11h 32m
€56–91
Drive 595.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Erfurtcar 595.5 km
6h 49m
€100–145
Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4h 56m
€164–404
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
7h 1m
€122–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Vienna Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Erfurt Hbftrain Drf
12h 55m
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 18m
€169–418
Fly Vienna International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain
7h 37m
€153–497

Austria to Erfurt by subway and train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 703.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Austria and Erfurt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €120–260 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Erfurt central train station via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Dresden central station in around 11h 32m.

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