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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Vienna to Kiel?

The distance between Vienna and Kiel is 1300 km. The road distance is 974.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Kiel without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Vienna to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kiel bus from?

Vienna to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kiel train from?

Vienna to Kiel train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Kiel?

The best way to get from Vienna to Kiel is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Vienna to Kiel bus arrive?

Vienna to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Vienna to Kiel train arrive?

Vienna to Kiel train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Kiel is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Vienna to Kiel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Kiel?

Book your Vienna to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Kiel.

Vienna to Kiel - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna 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 12m
€160–989
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 / ...
17h 30m
€47–115
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
14h
€89–302
Drive 974.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Kielcar 974.5 km
9h 59m
€156–226
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Mitte to Breclavtrain Re
2. Take the train from Breclav to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
12h 50m
€156–232
Fly 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 54m
€69–244
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane VIE - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h
€98–405
Fly 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 Kiel Hbftrain
8h 2m
€119–340

Vienna to Kiel by bus

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17h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,299.6 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 17h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Mitte to Kiel Hbf via Breclav in around 12h 50m.

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