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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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 56m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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$151 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest |
8h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM10h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:35 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM12h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE4344+
ICE 10711:05 AM3h54Vienna International Airport2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4851One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 262+
ICE 5648:28 AM7h24Vienna Hbf3:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3191One-way1 transfer
RJX 262+
ICE 596 · ICE 95728:28 AM7h03Vienna Hbf3:31 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3191One-way2 transfers
IC 548+
RJX 60+
ICE 594+
IC 23649:57 AM7h56Vienna Hbf5:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3191One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM10h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM10h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$911One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM10h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$971One-way0 transfers
OS207+
ICE 10910:30 AM6h29Vienna International Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3991One-way1 transfer
OS215+
ICE 2055:10 PM5h49Vienna International Airport10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3861One-way1 transfer
OS209+
ICE 10911:20 AM5h39Vienna International Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3991One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe 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 Vienna to Karlsruhe.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Karlsruhe costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
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