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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kassel to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Vienna:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $156 (€127).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Vienna
How to get from Kassel to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM14h05Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM14h05Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS2209:45 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport11:05 PMVienna International Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 581 · RJX 657:23 AM8h09Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe3:32 PMVienna Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
ICE 781 · EC 12136:23 AM8h24Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe2:47 PMVienna Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
ICE 581+
RJX 65+
IC 6477:23 AM8h40Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe4:03 PMVienna Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM15h55Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof11:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM12h45Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof7:15 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM14h35Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$551One-way1 transfer
OS2167:30 PM1h25Frankfurt am Main Airport8:55 PMVienna International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
ICE 2583 · ICE 728+
OS2168:15 AM12h40Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe8:55 PMVienna International Airport$1871One-way2 transfers
ICE 573 · ICE 128+
OS2167:48 AM13h07Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe8:55 PMVienna International Airport$1951One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Vienna:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $156 (€127).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 87 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air France to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE.
- 19 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
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