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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 13 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Vienna will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 13 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Vienna on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 594 km distance in an average of 10 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Vienna:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Vienna costing on average $165 (€136).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $154 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€82). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 7h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Vienna buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h30 | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h10 | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h30 | 8:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h10 | 10:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h20 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h15 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h40 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h15 | 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h50 | 10:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h30 | 9:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h30 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h45 | 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Vienna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 369 miles (594 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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