How far is it from Vienna to Cardiff?

The distance between Vienna and Cardiff is 1071 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Cardiff?

The drive from Vienna to Cardiff takes approximately 18 h by car.

What is the best route from Vienna to Cardiff?

The fastest route from Vienna to Cardiff covers 1071 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h.

Which direction is Cardiff from Vienna?

Cardiff lies roughly to the west of Vienna.

Which roads does the route from Vienna to Cardiff follow?

The drive from Vienna to Cardiff mainly follows A1, A 3, M4. The longest single stretch is 338 mi on A 3.

Which towns do you pass between Vienna and Cardiff?

Towns on the route from Vienna to Cardiff include Enns, Nürnberg, Wiesbaden, Gillingham, Slough.

Are there charging stations between Vienna and Cardiff?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vienna to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2705.

Austria Wales

Distance: 1071 miDuration: 18 h

Driving from Vienna to Cardiff takes about 18 h via A 3. The distance is 1071 mi. The straight-line distance is 898 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wien, Nürnberg, Köln, Schaerbeek, Churchill, Greater London. Driving directions

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Driving directions111 · 1071 mi

Embark on an epic road trip from Vienna, Austria, to Cardiff, Wales, crossing the heart of Europe. This journey covers a total distance of 1722 km and takes approximately 18.0 hours of driving time. As you leave Austria, remember that a vignette is required for all motorways and expressways to avoid heavy fines. The drive takes you through various landscapes before you cross the border into Great Britain. Once you arrive in Wales, be prepared to switch to driving on the left side of the road. This long haul offers a wonderful opportunity to see the changing architecture and scenery of the continent before reaching the coastal capital of Cardiff.

1 Depart left onto Singerstraße 76 yd
2 Turn right onto Liliengasse 77 yd
3 Turn left onto Weihburggasse 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Parkring 167 yd
5 Continue straight onto Schubertring 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Kärntner Ring 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Opernring 144 yd
8 Turn left onto Operngasse 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Friedrichstraße 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Linke Wienzeile 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto Linke Wienzeile 106 yd
12 Continue straight onto Hadikgasse 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nikolaibrücke 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Nikolai Hochstraße 138 yd
15 Continue straight onto Wientalstraße 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left onto West Autobahn 14 mi
17 Continue straight onto Talübergang Gschaid 119 yd
18 Continue straight onto West Autobahn 90 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left onto Welser Autobahn 13 mi
21 Continue straight onto Innkreis Autobahn 38 mi
22 Continue straight 85 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 149 yd
24 Keep slightly left 1 mi
25 Keep slightly left 66 mi
26 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
27 Keep slightly left 1 mi
28 Keep slightly left 138 mi
29 Keep slightly left 6 mi
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33 Merge slightly left 45 mi
34 Take exit slightly right 16 mi
35 Continue straight 1 mi
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37 Keep slightly right 1 mi
38 Merge slightly left 27 mi
39 Keep slightly left 24 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 7 mi
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46 Merge slightly left 25 mi
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48 Continue straight 17 mi
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52 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
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57 Merge slightly left 57 mi
58 Keep slightly left 26 mi
59 Continue straight onto L'Européenne 36 mi
60 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
61 Keep slightly left 1 mi
62 Keep slightly right 130 yd
63 Turn slightly left 59 yd
64 Turn slightly right 26 yd
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66 Keep slightly left 133 yd
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68 Keep slightly right 102 yd
69 Keep slightly left 27 yd
70 Turn left 11 yd
71 Keep slightly right 1 mi
72 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
73 Turn right 115 yd
74 Turn slightly left 17 yd
75 Turn slightly right onto Le Shuttle 37 mi
76 Continue slightly right 158 yd
77 Turn slightly right onto Over Bridge 3 1 mi
78 Keep slightly left 1 mi
79 Take ramp straight 1 mi
80 Keep slightly left 38 mi
81 Take exit slightly left 10 mi
82 Merge slightly right 36 mi
83 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
84 Keep slightly left 1 mi
85 Merge slightly right 7 mi
86 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
87 Keep slightly left onto Bagshot Bypass 1 mi
88 Continue straight onto Bracknell Road 1 mi
89 Keep slightly right 94 yd
90 Take exit slightly left 3 mi
91 Keep slightly right 1 mi
92 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bagshot Road 110 yd
93 Exit rotary straight onto Bagshot Road 1 mi
94 Enter rotary slightly left onto Downshire Way 47 yd
95 Exit rotary straight onto Downshire Way 1 mi
96 Enter rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 93 yd
97 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
98 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 33 yd
99 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
100 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 103 yd
101 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 4 mi
102 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
103 Merge slightly right 82 mi
104 Keep slightly right 25 mi
105 Take exit slightly left 8 mi
106 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
107 Enter rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 15 yd
108 Exit rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 1 mi
109 Turn right onto Newfoundland Road 148 yd
110 Turn right onto Pen-y-Bryn Road 147 yd
111 Arrive onto Pen-y-Bryn Road

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The return trip from Cardiff to Vienna covers roughly the same distance, 1071 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

349 chargers

Snargate Street, DoverSnargate Street, Dover, England, CT17 9DG400 kW
Moto Reading Eastbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
Moto Reading Westbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Westbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
13 Oxford Road, Thatcham13 Oxford Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9XX350 kW
Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

Roztoky
Ferry Terminals
Barking Riverside
Ferry Terminals
Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.
Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Greenwich Pier
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Gravesend town pier
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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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Newhaven Ferry Port
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Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier
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Donau Rollfähre Korneuburg-Klosterneuburg
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Radfähre Au
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Wernstein
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Schärding
Ferry Terminals
Schiffstation Wien City
Ferry Terminals
Nationalparkboot Lobau
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle MS Primadonna Linz - Donau Touristik
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Horní Planá - přívoz
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Frymburk
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Bližší Lhota
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Černá v Pošumaví
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Dolní Žleb pravý břeh
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Dolní Žleb
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Klecánky
Ferry Terminals
Přední Výtoň
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Lipno nad Vltavou
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Dolní Vltavice
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Libochovany, přístav
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Ústí nad Labem, přístav centrum
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Ústí nad Labem, Vaňov přístav
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Dolní Zálezly, přístav
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Velké Žernoseky, přístav
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Lovosice, přístav
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Litoměřice, přístav
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Roudnice nad Labem, přístav
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Rheinfähre Neuburg
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Leimersheim
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Leopoldshafen
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Rheinfähre Altrip
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Fähre Bingen - Rüdesheim
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Fähre Kaub
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Anliegestelle Fähre Kaub
Ferry Terminals
Laubegast
Ferry Terminals
Niederpoyritz
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Rheinfähre Kripp Linz
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Rheinfähre Walsum-Orsoy
Ferry Terminals
Altrheinfähre Fähre "Johanna" - Ginsheim
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Altrheinfähre "Johanna" - Langenaue
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Mainfähre Obereisenheim
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Fährstelle Oberrathen
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Fähre Brachwitz
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How far is it from Vienna to Cardiff?: The distance between Vienna and Cardiff is 1071 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Cardiff?: The drive from Vienna to Cardiff takes approximately 18 h by car.
What is the best route from Vienna to Cardiff?: The fastest route from Vienna to Cardiff covers 1071 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h.
Which direction is Cardiff from Vienna?: Cardiff lies roughly to the west of Vienna.
Which roads does the route from Vienna to Cardiff follow?: The drive from Vienna to Cardiff mainly follows A1, A 3, M4. The longest single stretch is 338 mi on A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Vienna and Cardiff?: Towns on the route from Vienna to Cardiff include Enns, Nürnberg, Wiesbaden, Gillingham, Slough.
Are there charging stations between Vienna and Cardiff?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vienna to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2705.

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