How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Karlovy Vary and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Vienna:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average €65.

A bus is €421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average €456.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

Train takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is approximately 211 miles (340 km).

The average frequency per day from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is:

• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlovy Vary to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlovy Vary to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlovy Vary to Vienna:

• 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.

Omio customers who travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.