Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.2 miles 471.9 km · straight line
366.5 miles estimated 589.9 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
€63 - €78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Vienna?

The distance from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Vienna is 293.2 miles (471.9 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located ESE of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.5 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is in Germany, while Vienna is in Austria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Vienna. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min €63 - €78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Vienna

Quick Facts

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
49.38°N, 10.18°E
Europe/Berlin
425m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients