Train from Nuremberg to Vienna

Train from Nuremberg to Vienna at a glance

Here is what the train from Nuremberg to Vienna looks like with ÖBB Railjet: direct, with no change of train, about 4 hours 30 minutes from platform to platform, about 8 a day, roughly 470 km. You board at Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof and step off at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Haqqi Tours checks the seats for your date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Nuremberg to Vienna (about 470 km)
• Operator: ÖBB Railjet
• Journey time: about 4 hours 30 minutes
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: about 8 a day
• Departure station: Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
• Arrival station: Wien Hauptbahnhof
• Classes: 2nd class and 1st class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Railjet trains run through Regensburg, Passau and Linz to Vienna, a direct international link from Bavaria to the Austrian capital without changing.

How much does the train from Nuremberg to Vienna cost?

"How much is the train ticket from Nuremberg to Vienna?" is the first question we get, and the honest answer is that it depends on when you travel and when you book. Fares open months ahead at their lowest level and rise as seats sell; peak days, holidays and the first and last departures of the day sit higher; first class and flexible tickets cost more than a fixed second-class seat. Haqqi Tours offers the current cost for your travel date within minutes of receiving the form - no estimates, the actual fare.

What we do include in the price we send: the ticket itself in the class you chose, the seat reservation where the rail company requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.

Cheapest train ticket from Nuremberg to Vienna: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the train from Nuremberg to Vienna is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:

• Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them
• Book both directions together - a return or two singles, whichever comes out cheaper on your dates
• Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more travellers frequently unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are usually the cheapest

When you send the form, mention if you are flexible. We compare the fares across the day and send the cheapest Nuremberg to Vienna train ticket first, then the alternatives.

How to book train tickets from Nuremberg to Vienna with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book train tickets from Nuremberg to Vienna is to let us do it. The form on this page asks only for the essentials; everything else - seat preferences, a pushchair, a bicycle, a connection later that day - you let us know through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm the seats and the price. We provide the ticket in your name, explain how boarding works at Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof and stay reachable during the journey.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Vienna

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable of the Nuremberg to Vienna train

Departures on the Nuremberg to Vienna line are spread across the day (about 8 a day), all operated by ÖBB Railjet. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Tell us on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for the date you travel.

If you are connecting to a flight or another train at Vienna, let us know: we build in a safe margin and choose a departure that leaves room for a delay.

Is there a direct train from Nuremberg to Vienna?

There is a direct train from Nuremberg to Vienna operated by ÖBB Railjet, and it is the one we book unless you ask for something different. One ticket covers the whole journey; you keep your seat from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof; children and luggage stay in one place. It runs about 8 a day.

Departure: Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

Your journey starts at Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof. Platforms on long-distance routes are announced shortly before departure, so watch the boards; larger stations have separate halls for high-speed and regional trains, and we tell you which one applies to your ticket. The U2 underground runs from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof in about 12 minutes and suits a central hotel with light luggage; a private car is simpler for the Messe, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Regensburg or Würzburg, for the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, or an early or late flight.

• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Nuremberg to the station on request
• Just ask which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
• Keep the e-ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both

Arrival: Wien Hauptbahnhof

The train arrives at Wien Hauptbahnhof - Vienna is the imperial capital on the Danube, with Vienna International Airport (VIE) about 18 km south-east at Schwechat, the Ringstrasse circling the old city, and the Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces framing a city of coffee houses, concert halls and museums. From the platform you are minutes from taxis, public transport and the city itself. Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from Wien Hauptbahnhof to your accommodation in Vienna with a driver waiting at the platform exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Nuremberg to Vienna journey.

Many passengers continue from Vienna to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Classes and what it is like on board the Nuremberg to Vienna train

Tickets on the train from Nuremberg to Vienna are sold in 2nd class and 1st class. The lower class is comfortable and is what most travellers book; the upper class adds wider seats, more legroom, quieter coaches and, on some services, a welcome drink or at-seat service. ÖBB Railjet's trains on this route have luggage racks, power sockets at most seats, toilets in every coach and, on longer services, a café or bar coach. Haqqi Tours explains the difference for the exact train you are booking so you pay for what you will actually use.

• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - just ask when booking
• Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the railway's rules, which we explain
• Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - tell us if one is travelling
• Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks

Children, luggage and groups on the Nuremberg to Vienna train

Three things people worry about on the train from Nuremberg to Vienna and need not: children, bags and groups. Children get their own fare band and a seat next to you; suitcases go on the racks free of charge; groups sit together in reserved blocks. Put the numbers on the form and we handle the rest - including a transfer with enough room for everyone at each end.

Things to do in Vienna after the train

The reasons passengers take the train to Vienna are Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School, the Belvedere and Klimt's Kiss, the Vienna State Opera and the Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel. Vienna is the imperial capital on the Danube, with Vienna International Airport (VIE) about 18 km south-east at Schwechat, the Ringstrasse circling the old city, and the Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces framing a city of coffee houses, concert halls and museums. Eat a Viennese coffee house afternoon, Tafelspitz and sausages from a Würstelstand while you are there.

We offer tours and transfers in Vienna as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the train from Nuremberg to Vienna

December's Christmas markets and the ball season in January and February are busy; summer is warm with long evenings, and the A4 from the airport is slowest on weekday mornings. On the train, the difference between seasons shows in availability more than comfort: peak-week departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for July, August, Christmas, New Year and Easter journeys between Nuremberg and Vienna.

Train, plane or bus from Nuremberg to Vienna?

Weighing a flight against the train from Nuremberg to Vienna? Add the time to the airport, check-in, security and the trip in from the arrival airport, and the train is normally as fast door to door and far less tiring - about 4 hours 30 minutes on board. The bus is the budget option, worth it for some travellers, slower for all. We book whichever suits you; on this route the train is our first recommendation.

Return train from Vienna to Nuremberg

We book the return leg from Vienna to Nuremberg just as easily, and generally on the same confirmation. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles and choose the cheaper combination for your dates. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

Why book your Nuremberg to Vienna train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books train tickets from Nuremberg to Vienna week in, week out. We provide the ticket in your name, the seats you want, the cheapest fare for your dates, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the journey. Around the train, we offer transfers, tours and hotel-to-station drivers in both cities. Fill in the booking form on this page; we message you with seats and the price; you decide.