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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
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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How to get from Vienna to Kaiserslautern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Kaiserslautern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:25 PM14h15Vienna12:40 PMKaiserslautern$591One-way0 transfers
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10:25 PM14h15Vienna12:40 PMKaiserslautern$591One-way0 transfers
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10:25 PM14h15Vienna12:40 PMKaiserslautern$591One-way0 transfers
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5:05 AM16h40Vienna9:45 PMKaiserslautern$851One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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