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Theodor-Zink-Museum
One of southwest Germany’s leading museums, known for changing art, cultural history, and city history exhibitions in a landmark 19th-century building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$73
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$208
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 19
34
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Kaiserslautern will cost around $208 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Kaiserslautern without transferring at least once.
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · ICE 935
RJX 62 · ICE 1090
RJX 60 · ICE 562
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · S1
RJX 62 · ICE 266 · ICE 572 · S2
RJX 60 · ICE 562
RJX 60 · ICE 562
RJX 60+
ICE 562
RJX19952+
ICE 118+
DB S2
RJ 752+
RJX 60+
ICE 562Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $467.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $467 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kaiserslautern:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kaiserslautern costing on average $163.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kaiserslautern costing on average $467.
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
Tickets start at around $163 compared to roughly $172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 8h 14m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Kaiserslautern trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 516+ RE1 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h22 | 5:24 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 516+ RE1 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h56 | 5:24 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 516 · 4131 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna | 8h56 | 5:24 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h25 | 5:59 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ EC 1216+ ICE 562 | On time 8:46 AM Vienna Airport | 9h47 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h02 | 5:59 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h57 | 5:59 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 562 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h20 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h31 | 5:59 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 562 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h31 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h05 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 562 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h05 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna | 8h05 | 6:33 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 1090 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h30 | 9:32 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 266 · ICE 572 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h24 | 9:26 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 1090 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 9:32 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 · ICE 572 · S2 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna | 8h58 | 9:26 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 266 · ICE 572+ DB S2 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h58 | 9:26 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 1090 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna | 9h04 | 9:32 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 935 | Delayed 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 10h09 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ DB S1 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 10h18 | 10:52 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 935 | Delayed 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h46 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ DB S1 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h55 | 10:52 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19956+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 935 | Delayed 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h41 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19956+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ DB S1 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h50 | 10:52 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · ICE 935 | Delayed 1:28 PM Vienna | 9h15 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 935 | Delayed 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h15 | 9:11 PM 9:11 PMKaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ DB S1 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h24 | 10:52 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · S1 | 1:28 PM Vienna | 9h24 | 10:52 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 510+ RE1 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 9h53 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 510+ RE1 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h30 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 510+ RE1 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h25 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 510+ RE1 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h59 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 510 · 4149 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna | 8h59 | 11:27 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Kaiserslautern run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 400 miles (644 km) distance in 7h 26m.
Distance 400 miles (644 km) |
Average train duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 7h 26m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Kaiserslautern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kaiserslautern trip today.
One of southwest Germany’s leading museums, known for changing art, cultural history, and city history exhibitions in a landmark 19th-century building.
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions of modern and regional artists, valued for its accessible downtown setting and thoughtful programming.
Science center with many hands-on stations on physics and technology; ideal for families and visitors seeking interactive learning.
Historic center square framed by churches, shops, and civic buildings; a practical starting point for exploring Kaiserslautern on foot.
Large Japanese-style garden with ponds, bridges, and seasonal planting; one of the city’s most distinctive and photogenic attractions.
Neighborhood around the famous stadium on the hill, known for football culture, views, and matchday atmosphere.
Saumagen is a Palatinate classic of pork, potatoes, and spices stuffed into a pig stomach casing, then sliced and fried. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional dishes.
Leberknödel are hearty liver dumplings, often served in broth or with sauerkraut and bread. They are a staple in Palatinate taverns and home cooking.
Bratwurst is a grilled sausage commonly enjoyed at markets, beer gardens, and sports events. In Kaiserslautern, it reflects everyday regional comfort food culture.
Established upscale restaurant serving refined German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Suitable for a more formal dinner in the city center.
Well-known traditional venue for regional specialties, schnitzel, and hearty portions in a classic inn setting. Popular for authentic local-style meals.
Traditional brewery restaurant known for hearty German and Palatinate dishes in a lively, rustic setting. Good choice for local beer and regional comfort food.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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Kaiserslautern Hbf -> Stiftsplatz, Kaiserslautern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Kaiserslautern by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kaiserslautern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Kaiserslautern trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Kaiserslautern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Kaiserslautern Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Antalya, Orient Grill, Öz-Firat Döner Haus, San Marino
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Altes Zollamt, Zum deutschen Michel.
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