The average train between Kiel and Vienna takes 16h 51m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kiel and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Vienna at 3:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 16h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Vienna station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
Kiel to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Vienna is 805.7 km. The road distance is 1,321 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and München Hbf in around 13h 40m.