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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Kiel is to train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 23m.

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 35m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Kiel ZOB via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

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 Hbf and Breclav. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Austria to Kiel?

The distance between Austria and Kiel is 813 km. The road distance is 974.4 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 train via Břeclav which takes 12h 37m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Austria to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Austria to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Austria to Kiel?

The best way to get from Austria to Kiel is to train via Břeclav which takes 12h 37m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 53m.

Where does the Austria to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Austria to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Austria to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Kiel is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Austria to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Austria to Kiel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Salzburg Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SZG - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 35m
€100–347
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava hl.st.train Rrr 2502 / ...
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Kiel Hbftrain rj 174
14h 23m
€60–108
Train via Břeclav
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Breclavtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Breclav to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
12h 37m
€147–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N66
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße)bus Ev7
3. Take the bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to Kiel ZOBbus
18h 53m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
16h 34m
€81–232
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 51m
€102–320
Fly Graz Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GRZ - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 5m
€126–361
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen 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 52m
€121–437
Fly Vienna International Airport 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
6h 52m
€144–576
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 30m
€158–556
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Schwarzach-St.Veitcar
2. Take the cartrain from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
16h 20m
€168–220
Drive 974.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Kielcar 974.4 km
9h 53m
€160–231

Austria to Kiel by subway and train

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12h 37mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Austria and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Kiel Hbf via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Breclav in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Kiel ZOB via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße), and Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof in around 18h 53m.

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