How to travel from Vienna to Kiel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Kiel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 500 miles (806 km)

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$141

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$186

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$92

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Cheapest

12h 32m

Average total duration

12h 2m

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30m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 0m

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20h 7m

Average total duration

19h 37m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Vienna to Kiel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
03:25PM22h20
Vienna
01:45PMKiel
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:25PM22h20
Vienna
01:45PMKiel
$641One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:10PM18h50
Vienna
01:00PMKiel
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:30PM22h30
Vienna
08:00PMKiel
$971One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:10AM19h00
Vienna
03:10AMKiel
$1221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:25PM19h05
Vienna
07:30AMKiel
$1471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Kiel

Travel to Kiel 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 Kiel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Kiel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Kiel is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kiel costing on average $66 (€52).

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kiel costing on average $71 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Kiel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Kiel take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

The distance from Vienna to Kiel is approximately 500 miles (806 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Kiel is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Kiel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Kiel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kiel by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Austrian Airlines to go to Kiel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Kiel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Kiel often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gothenburg, Lübeck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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