How to travel from Kiel to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kiel to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, while a flight costs an average of €131.

Distance: 500 miles (806 km)

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€77

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€131

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€67

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Cheapest

€34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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3h 30m

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1h 30m

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2h 0m

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14h 54m

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14h 24m

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11h 12m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

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Eurowings

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €86.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Vienna:

A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €161.

A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €417.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 49m.

Bus takes on average 15h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kiel and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 19m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 11h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €417 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Kiel to Vienna

How to get from Kiel to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM14h55
    Kiel, ZOB
    6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM14h55
    Kiel, ZOB
    6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7750
    6:45 AM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:15 AMVienna International Airport
    621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM16h34
    Kiel, ZOB
    11:59 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM21h05
    Kiel, ZOB
    4:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    381One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM17h05
    Kiel, ZOB
    8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY8716
    9:50 PM15h25
    Hamburg Airport
    1:15 PMVienna International Airport
    1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7754
    5:45 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS258
    8:30 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:00 PMVienna International Airport
    1321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kiel and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €86.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Vienna:

A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €161.

A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €417.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 49m.

Bus takes on average 15h 1m.

The distance from Kiel to Vienna is approximately 500 miles (806 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Vienna is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Vienna:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

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