What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Kiel?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Kiel is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 18h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Kiel?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Wien Mitte and Breclav. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Austria to Kiel?

The distance between Austria and Kiel is 1300 km. The road distance is 970.1 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Kiel without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs €50 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Kiel?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Austria to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Kiel train from?

Austria to Kiel train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Mitte station.

Train or bus from Austria to Kiel?

The best way to get from Austria to Kiel is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Austria to Kiel train arrive?

Austria to Kiel train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Breclav station.

Can I drive from Austria to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Kiel is 970 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Austria to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Kiel.

Austria to Kiel - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Kiel by car, car train, bus, night train, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
9h 10m
€161–989
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N66
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
18h 37m
€50–125
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
15h 18m
€100–317
Drive 970.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Kielcar 970.1 km
10h
€156–225
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Mitte to Breclavtrain Re
2. Take the train from Breclav to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
13h 40m
€158–235
Fly Salzburg Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SZG - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 38m
€78–292
Fly Vienna International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VIE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 59m
€75–256
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 32m
€93–302
Fly Innsbruck Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane INN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 39m
€89–372
Fly Vienna International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 41m
€120–382

Austria to Kiel by subway and bus

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Distance: 1,299.8 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Austria and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Kiel central bus station via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 18h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Kiel Hbf via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, and Breclav in around 13h 40m.

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