How to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Vienna

Omio 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 $38. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 369 miles (594 km)

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Driving

$168

Average price

$56

Average price

Cheapest

$157

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 1m

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30m

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10h 46m

Average total duration

10h 16m

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30m

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7h 35m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Vienna:

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Vienna costing on average $168 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlsruhe and Vienna including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Karlsruhe to Vienna

How to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn19011 · ICE 915+Bayerische Regiobahn79023+Deutsche BahnRJX 165
    10:32 AM8h00
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $611One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn19011 · ICE 915+Bayerische Regiobahn79023+Deutsche BahnRJX 165
    10:32 AM8h00
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $611One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 612+Condor FlugdienstDE4345
    9:59 AM5h51
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:50 PMVienna International Airport
    $3341One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 619 · RJX 265
    1:24 AM9h08
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:32 AMVienna Hbf
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19003 · ICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 161
    6:32 AM8h00
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    2:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1131One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19011 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
    10:32 AM8h00
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    6:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM9h45
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM10h10
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM10h30
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    2:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 204+Condor FlugdienstDE4345
    6:59 AM8h51
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:50 PMVienna International Airport
    $3241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 204+Austrian AirlinesOS208
    6:59 AM7h16
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    2:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 204+Austrian AirlinesOS210
    6:59 AM8h06
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Vienna.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Vienna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Vienna:

A bus is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Vienna costing on average $168 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 16m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Vienna is approximately 369 miles (594 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Vienna is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Vienna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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