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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $296.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Karlsruhe costing on average $169.
A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Karlsruhe costing on average $296.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
Tickets start at around $169 compared to roughly $152 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 7h 42m versus 7h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Karlsruhe
How to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX 64+
ICE 5602:28 PM 7h24 Vienna Hbf 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX 64+ICE 560
2:28 PM 7h24 Vienna Hbf 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- DE4365+
ICE 2035:10 PM 3h50 Vienna International Airport 9:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $682 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 62+ICE 266
12:28 PM 7h24 Vienna Hbf 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJX 60+ICE 562 · ICE 1064
10:28 AM 7h53 Vienna Hbf 6:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $47 1 One-way 2 transfers 
IC 642+ICE 266+RJX 6211:57 AM 7h55 Vienna Hbf 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
12:45 PM 10h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $51 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 PM 12h05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 9:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25 PM 12h45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 12:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS209+ICE 919 · ICE 7311:20 AM 4h03 Vienna International Airport 3:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $247 1 One-way 2 transfers- OS209+ICE 203
11:20 AM 9h40 Vienna International Airport 9:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $265 1 One-way 1 transfer - OS207+ICE 203
10:30 AM 10h30 Vienna International Airport 9:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $265 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Karlsruhe costing on average $169.
A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Karlsruhe costing on average $296.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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