How to travel from Kiel to Vienna

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 €79.

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

A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €155.

A bus is €332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Vienna costing on average €411.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 59m.

Bus takes on average 15h 2m.

The distance from Kiel to Vienna is approximately 500 miles (806 km).

The average frequency per day from Kiel to Vienna is:

• Around 59 flights per day.
• Around 17 trains per day.
• Around 7 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, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Vueling, TAP Portugal, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Vienna:

• 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. 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.