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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 $37. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Vienna:
A bus is $110 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Vienna costing on average $165 (€136).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Vienna
How to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h35Karlsruhe Hbf3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h35Karlsruhe Hbf3:40 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 106+
OS2162:59 PM5h56Karlsruhe Hbf8:55 PMVienna International Airport$4661One-way1 transfer
Other options
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ICE 119+
IC 74310:32 AM8h55Karlsruhe Hbf7:27 PMVienna Airport$1171One-way2 transfers- ICE 9585+
9699:28 AM12h24Karlsruhe Hbf9:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof$1271One-way1 transfer - RE1+ICE 119+RJX1991510:32 AM8h00Karlsruhe Hbf6:32 PMVienna Hbf$1411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf4:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM11h15Karlsruhe Hbf5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM12h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$581One-way1 transfer
- ICE 204+
OS2086:59 AM7h16Karlsruhe Hbf2:15 PMVienna International Airport$1621One-way1 transfer - ICE 204+OS2106:59 AM8h06Karlsruhe Hbf3:05 PMVienna International Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 204+OS2126:59 AM10h16Karlsruhe Hbf5:15 PMVienna International Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Vienna:
A bus is $110 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Vienna costing on average $165 (€136).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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