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The average train between Vienna and Kiel takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Kiel. 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 Vienna and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Nuernberg Hbf station and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Vienna to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Vienna and Kiel is 805.7 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 32m.
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