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 prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 500 miles (806 km)

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Driving

$145

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$188

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$82

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Cheapest

$41

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 40m

Average total duration

12h 10m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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15h 2m

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14h 32m

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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 $82 (€67).

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

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Vienna costing on average $145 (€119).

A bus is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Vienna costing on average $188 (€154).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 10m.

Bus takes on average 14h 32m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Vienna among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    6:15 AM15h44
    Kiel
    9:59 PMVienna
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:15 AM15h44
    Kiel
    9:59 PMVienna
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:15 AM15h44
    Kiel
    9:59 PMVienna
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:25 PM19h35
    Kiel
    4:00 PMVienna
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:45 PM21h45
    Kiel
    1:30 PMVienna
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:50 AM21h30
    Kiel
    5:20 AMVienna
    $761One-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 $82 (€67).

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

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Vienna costing on average $145 (€119).

A bus is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Vienna costing on average $188 (€154).

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 10m.

Bus takes on average 14h 32m.

The distance from Kiel to Vienna is approximately 500 miles (806 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Vienna is:
  • Around 54 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta 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, Avion Express Malta.
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.

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