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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 an average ticket price of $71 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 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$187 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 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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Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Vienna:
A bus is $116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $187.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (7h 56m by train vs 8h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $187 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 787 · ICE 211+
RJX1995712:23 PM 8h09 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 787 · ICE 211+
RJX1995712:23 PM 8h09 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
OS2209:40 PM 1h20 Frankfurt am Main Airport 11:00 PM Vienna International Airport $131 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 787 · ICE 211+
RJX1995712:23 PM 8h34 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 8:57 PM Vienna Airport $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 787 · ICE 211+
IC 74712:23 PM 8h40 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf $71 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 787 · ICE 211+
IC 74712:23 PM 9h04 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 9:27 PM Vienna Airport $81 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM 14h05 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM 14h35 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM 13h30 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS2188:50 PM 1h25 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:15 PM Vienna International Airport $131 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS2167:40 PM 1h25 Frankfurt am Main Airport 9:05 PM Vienna International Airport $156 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 993+
OS2204:13 PM 6h47 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 11:00 PM Vienna International Airport $179 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Vienna:
A bus is $116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $187.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Vienna costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
- Around 84 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses 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 FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Croatia Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, ITA to go to Vienna by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 15 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Smartwings.
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