How to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern

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Compare train for Vienna to Kaiserslautern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $135.

Distance: 400 miles (644 km)

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$135

Average price

$69

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Cheapest

$174

Average price

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9h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 48m

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30m

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13h 15m

Average total duration

12h 45m

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7h 32m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Your own car or car rental

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kaiserslautern costing on average $135 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 18m.

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Vienna and Kaiserslautern.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $135 (€109) compared to roughly $174 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Vienna to Kaiserslautern

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM14h15
    Vienna
    12:40 PMKaiserslautern
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM14h15
    Vienna
    12:40 PMKaiserslautern
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM14h15
    Vienna
    12:40 PMKaiserslautern
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:05 AM16h40
    Vienna
    9:45 PMKaiserslautern
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern

Travel to Kaiserslautern 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 Vienna to Kaiserslautern.

FAQs
You can travel between Vienna and Kaiserslautern by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kaiserslautern costing on average $135 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 18m.

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is approximately 400 miles (644 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is:
  • Around 96 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Kaiserslautern:
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Kaiserslautern Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Kaiserslautern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Westbahn to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Kaiserslautern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Kaiserslautern:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kaiserslautern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kaiserslautern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Kaiserslautern, allowing time to visit attractions like the Palatinate Forest, the Japanese Garden, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo.
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