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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Austria is to train and bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 20h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Austria is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Austria. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Hamburg Hbf, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

How far is it from Kiel to Austria?

The distance between Kiel and Austria is 814 km. The road distance is 967.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kiel to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Austria train from?

Kiel to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Austria?

The best way to get from Kiel to Austria is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Kiel to Austria train arrive?

Kiel to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Austria is 967 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Kiel to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4625+ hotels available in Austria.

Kiel to Austria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Austria by train, plane, car, car train, bus, or night train

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

Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
5h 25m
€80–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N66
17h 24m
€51–138
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Viennacar
9h 10m
€158–989
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
16h 5m
€94–317
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAM - VIE
5h 43m
€79–254
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 23m
€96–309
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAM - INN
5h 37m
€88–376
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAJ - VIE
8h 8m
€124–380
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
12h 9m
€176–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Adenauerallee to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3731 / ...
20h 11m
€77–111
Drive 967.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Viennacar 967.4 km
9h 58m
€156–225

Kiel to Austria by bus and subway

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17h 24mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Austria?

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Stephansplatz via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 17h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Stephansplatz via Hamburg Dammtor, Passau Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 12h 9m.

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