The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€54
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€127
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 19
13
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around €127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 848+
ICE 918+
RE5 · RE14:57 AM8h28Vienna Hbf1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€541One-way4 transfers
RJX19938+
ICE 918+
RE5 · RE15:28 AM7h57Vienna Hbf1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€541One-way4 transfers
RE5+
ICE 610+
IC 2164+
REX 212:28 AM12h25Vienna Hbf12:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€541One-way4 transfers
IC 407+
ICE 5665:39 AM8h13Vienna Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€771One-way1 transfer
IC 540+
RJX 260+
ICE 5665:57 AM7h55Vienna Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€871One-way2 transfers
RJX 262+
ICE 5648:28 AM7h24Vienna Hbf3:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€2001One-way1 transfer
RJX 260+
ICE 5666:28 AM7h24Vienna Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€1591One-way1 transfer
IC 540+
RJX 260+
ICE 5665:57 AM7h55Vienna Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€871One-way2 transfers
RJX19910+
ICE 210+
MEX16 · RE17:28 AM7h57Vienna Hbf3:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€951One-way3 transfers
RJX 60+
ICE 562+
RE110:28 AM7h57Vienna Hbf6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€2001One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €142.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (7h 26m by train vs 7h 32m by car). Tickets start at around €142 compared to roughly €126 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX19976+ ICE 116+ RE1 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 7:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 266 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h55 | 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 266 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h28 | 9:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 9:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 560 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h55 | 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 560 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 990+ RE1 | 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h58 | 12:11 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 990+ RE1 | 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 12:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 187+ ICE 1212 · ICE 990+ RE1 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h43 | 12:11 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 187+ ICE 1212 · ICE 990+ RE1 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h49 | 12:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 1060+ RE1 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h22 | 1:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66+ ICE 1060+ RE1 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h22 | 1:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 66+ ICE 1060+ RE1 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h51 | 1:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 66+ ICE 1060+ RE1 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h51 | 1:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 40490+ RE5+ ICE 1014 · ICE 9578 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h55 | 7:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
NJ 492+ ICE 791 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h43 | 9:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19972 · RE5+ ICE 1014 · ICE 9578 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h03 | 7:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19972 · RE5+ ICE 1014 · ICE 9578 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h03 | 7:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
RJ 820+ REX 2+ RE5+ ICE 610 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h25 | 12:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 918+ RE5 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h28 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 918+ RE5 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 407+ ICE 566 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h13 | 1:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 566 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h55 | 1:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260+ ICE 566 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 1:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1218+ ICE 916+ RE5 · RE1 | 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h12 | 3:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210+ MEX16 · RE1 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 3:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 564 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 3:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1216+ ICE 224+ RE5 · RE1 | 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h12 | 5:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 594+ RE1 | 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h39 | 5:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 562+ RE1 | 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h12 | 6:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 562+ RE1 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 6:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €31 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average train duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 40m |
First train 3:39 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from €31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf 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 Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Vienna Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
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