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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lienz is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 22h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Lienz is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs €120 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Bahnhof, Lienz via Villach Hauptbahnhof and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

How far is it from Kiel to Lienz?

The distance between Kiel and Lienz is 1248 km. The road distance is 1038.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 14h 26m to get from Kiel to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lienz bus from?

Kiel to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Lienz?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lienz is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 22h 59m.

Where does the Kiel to Lienz bus arrive?

Kiel to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Where does the Kiel to Lienz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Lienz is 1038 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Kiel to Lienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Lienz?

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 643+ hotels available in Lienz.

Kiel to Lienz - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Kiel and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaetter See. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

There are 12 ways to get from Kiel to Lienz by train, bus, night train, car, car 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain Ic
6. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
14h 26m
€179–739
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
18h 19m
€121–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Villach Hbfbus N73
2. Take the bus from Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau to Bahnhof, Lienzbus 1366 / ...
22h 59m
€127–200
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Kitzbühelnighttrain Nt
3. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
19h 14m
€138–262
Drive 1,038.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Lienzcar 1,038.2 km
10h 36m
€172–248
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Bad Gasteincartrain
3. Drive from Bad Gastein to Lienzcar
15h 41m
€134–170
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 43m
€128–447
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane HAM - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Villach Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 48m
€162–502
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane HAM - VCE
3. Take the bus from Venice to San Candidobus
4. Take the train from San Candido to Lienztrain
11h 29m
€122–335
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 Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
11h 20m
€147–523
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAM - BZO
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
4. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain
11h 32m
€278–601
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
6. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
12h 13m
€189–679

Kiel to Lienz by train

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14h 26mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,247.6 km
Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Spittal-Millstaetter See in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Bahnhof, Lienz via Villach Hbf, Villach Hauptbahnhof, and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau in around 22h 59m.

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