Cardiff to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

897.1 miles 1443.7 km · straight line
1070.4 miles actual route 1722.6 km · driving distance
18h 1min estimated drive time
£162 - £200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Vienna?

The distance from Cardiff to Vienna is 897.1 miles (1443.7 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located E of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1070.4 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Vienna is in Austria.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Vienna. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 1min £162 - £200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 37min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~23h 25min $128–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Vienna

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM