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ITVienna to Erfurt Train & Bus Tickets
From Vienna (Austria) to Erfurt (Germany) · about 492 km
See prices for Vienna → Erfurt
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Vienna to Erfurt, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €26.90 for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026) | €35.47 for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 20 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 8 h 24 min (13 journeys) | about 11 h 55 min (5 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Vienna to Erfurt: what to expect
Vienna and Erfurt are about 492 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Austria to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 492 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Vienna–Erfurt tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €33.44, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Vienna to Erfurt
How long does the journey from Vienna to Erfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 8 h 24 min by train and about 11 h 55 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Vienna to Erfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €26.90 by train (Deutsche Bahn), for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €35.47. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €33.44). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Vienna to Erfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €26.90 and the lowest bus fare €35.47, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Vienna to Erfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.