The cheapest trains from Karlsruhe to Vienna
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Vienna will cost around $ 128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 62.
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The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Vienna
Fastest Journey
7 h 21 m
Average
8 h 17 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
594 km
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna without transferring at least once.
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Train Information between Karlsruhe and Vienna
 | Distance | 368 miles (593 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 19 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $52 (€42) |
 | Train frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | ICE |
Trains from Karlsruhe to Vienna cover the 368 miles (593 km) long trip taking on average 8 h 19 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | ICE. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $47 (€38), but the average price of train tickets is $52 (€42). Travelers depart most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.
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Travel with Deutsche Bahn between Karlsruhe and Vienna
You can travel by train between Karlsruhe and Vienna with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $47 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Find your perfect journey between Karlsruhe and Vienna with Deutsche Bahn (DB)! Check out the DB train schedules from Karlsruhe to Vienna and then book cheap DB tickets with Omio. The distance between Karlsruhe and Vienna by DB is 368 miles (593 km) and the cheapest price for a DB ticket between Karlsruhe and Vienna is $56 (€45).
DB is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 train journeys per day. A special feature of DB is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.
DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Operator ticket policies for COVID
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel between Karlsruhe, Germany and Vienna, Austria by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Austria from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Austria from Karlsruhe?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
When traveling in Austria, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 9/26/21. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Karlsruhe and Vienna before traveling.
Return travel from Austria to Germany is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Karlsruhe from Vienna?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Karlsruhe, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 9/26/21. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Karlsruhe from Vienna.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving in Wien Westbahnhof.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Wien Westbahnhof and need to travel approximately 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the train station to the city center in Vienna.
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