- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
€48
Average ticket price on Oct 16
€167
Fastest journey on Oct 16
7 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
7 h 35 m
Trains on Oct 16
65
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna without transferring at least once.
ICE 569+
RJ 1293+
IC 843
ICE 569+
RJ 1293+
IC 843+
REX 7
ICE 1069+
RE5+
RJ 263
TGV 9577+
ICE 691+
RE5+
RJ 263
TGV 9577+
ICE 691+
RE5+
RJ 263
ICE 565+
RJX 69
ICE 567+
RJX 261
ICE 267+
RJX 65
STR 3 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
STR 3 · ICE 567 · RJX 261Trains from Karlsruhe to Vienna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (594 km) distance in 6h 38m.
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 6h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 267+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h58 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 267 · ICE 1215 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h42 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 267+ RJX 65 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h27 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 267+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h22 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 267+ RJX 65 · RJX19985 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h52 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19007 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:21 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h26 | 4:47 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h15 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 117+ IC 649 | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h55 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 913 · ICE 1215+ REX 7 | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h43 | 5:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 117+ RJX19977+ RJ 113 | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h25 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 117+ RJX19977 | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h00 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19009 · ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 9:21 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h11 | 5:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 563+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 9:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h31 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 563+ RJX 67 | 9:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h00 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 563+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 9:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h55 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 563+ RJX 67 · RJX13477 | 9:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h25 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19011 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 | 10:21 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h11 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 119+ RJX 165 | 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h00 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 915+ EC 1217+ REX 7 | 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h43 | 7:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 119+ IC 743 | 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h55 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 119+ RJX 165 · RJX19555 | 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h25 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 915+ EC 1217 | 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h15 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 11:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 7h48 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 565+ RJX 69 | On time 12:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h27 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 565+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 12:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h58 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 565+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 12:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h22 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 565+ RJX 69 · RJX13479 | On time 12:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h52 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19015 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 | 12:21 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h11 | 8:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | 12:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h31 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 12:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h00 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | 12:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h55 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 12:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h25 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 1:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 7h48 | 9:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h27 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h58 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 567+ EC 1219 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h42 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h22 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 567+ RJX 261+ RJ 19757 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h52 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19019 · ICE 919 · EC 1219 | On time 2:21 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h26 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19019 · ICE 919 · EC 213 | 2:21 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h11 | 10:32 PM Vienna | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | 2:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h00 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 1095+ EC 1219 | 2:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h15 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | 2:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h25 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 1095+ EC 1219+ REX 7 | 2:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h43 | 11:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · IC 2163 · ICE 519 · RJX 13483 | 2:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h48 | 11:32 PM Vienna | 4 transfers | |
IC 2163+ ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | On time 3:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h26 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2163+ ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | On time 3:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h09 | 12:15 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | 3:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 8h19 | 12:03 AM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
ICE 569+ RJ 1293+ IC 843 | On time 4:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h58 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 569+ RJ 1293+ IC 843+ REX 7 | On time 4:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h40 | 12:45 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 1069 · RJ 263+ 79045 | 5:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 9h36 | 3:20 AM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
STR 1 · 19683 · ICE 691 · RJ 263 | 5:51 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 9h29 | 3:20 AM Vienna | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1069+ RE5+ RJ 263 | On time 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h15 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1069+ RE5+ RJ 263+ S 7 | On time 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h36 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1069+ RE5+ RJ 263+ REX 7 | On time 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h40 | 4:45 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 6:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h53 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 6:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h14 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 691+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 6:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h18 | 4:45 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 1015+ RE5+ EC 463 | 8:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h00 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 1015+ RE5+ EC 463 | 8:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h25 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE1+ ICE 1015+ RE5 · RJX 769 | 8:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h25 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
EN 40459+ RJ 251 | 11:09 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 15h45 | 2:54 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EN 40459+ RJ 277+ EC 103 | 11:09 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 14h40 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EN 40459+ RJ 251+ IC 645 | 11:09 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 16h18 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN 40459+ RJ 277+ EC 103+ IC 643 | 11:09 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 15h18 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Home to Klimt’s The Kiss and outstanding Austrian art in a Baroque palace. A top stop for art lovers and one of Vienna’s signature museums.
Albertina combines major temporary shows with prints, drawings, and modern art. Its state rooms and central location make it especially appealing.
Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, then served with lemon or potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of the city’s traditional cuisine.
Slow-cooked boiled beef in broth, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A beloved imperial-era Viennese specialty.
Thin pancakes filled with apricot jam, quark, or curd cheese and baked with butter. A comforting dessert found in classic Viennese kitchens.
Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Vienna trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Karlsruhe, Hbf Südausgang is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe, Hbf Südausgang has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe, Hbf Südausgang.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
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