How to travel from Vienna to Erlangen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Erlangen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $98.

Distance: 262 miles (422 km)

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Flight

$117

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$211

Average price

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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7h 26m

Average total duration

6h 56m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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from Vienna to Erlangen

How to get from Vienna to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM10h20
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    8:50 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM10h20
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    8:50 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS187
    5:40 PM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    6:40 PMMunich Airport
    $3161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 262+ÖBB | ICEICE 506
    8:28 AM5h49
    Vienna Hbf
    2:17 PMErlangen station
    $2131One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 60+ÖBB | ICEICE 504
    10:28 AM5h49
    Vienna Hbf
    4:17 PMErlangen station
    $2131One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 640+ÖBB | ICEICE 116 · ICE 784+ÖBBRE20
    10:57 AM6h58
    Vienna Hbf
    5:55 PMErlangen station
    $2131One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 AM7h55
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    10:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 AM8h15
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    10:55 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM7h20
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    6:15 AMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS183
    9:25 AM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    10:25 AMMunich Airport
    $3871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticOS185
    1:20 PM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    2:20 PMMunich Airport
    $3871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6333+Lufthansa CitylineLH108
    10:30 AM3h40
    Vienna International Airport
    2:10 PMMunich Airport
    $3821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Erlangen

Travel to Erlangen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Erlangen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Erlangen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Erlangen:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Erlangen costing on average $98 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Erlangen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Vienna to Erlangen is approximately 262 miles (422 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Erlangen is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Erlangen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Sylt Shuttle Plus, ÖBB, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Erlangen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Erlangen:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Berlin, Prague, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erlangen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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