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What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Vienna from Karlsruhe. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
8h 3m
£33
£41
44
Bus
9h 50m
£17
£31
14
Car
7h 0m
£31
£44
6
Flight
6h 35m
£185
£185
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Vienna from Karlsruhe?

You can get to Vienna with just £17 by taking a Bus from Union Ivkoni, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £26
tomorrow
from £21
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £30
Tuesday
from £31

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    14:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 0m
    0
    16:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 3m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £46

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Union Ivkoni
    11h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Bus Station
    02:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    14:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 0m
    0
    16:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    20:40
    Karlsruhe
    03:50
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    16:10
    Karlsruhe
    23:20
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38
  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Karlsruhe
    19:50
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £40
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 29m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £58
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 24m
    0
    00:43
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £58
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 3m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £82

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Union Ivkoni
    11h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £17
  • Union Ivkoni
    11h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 15m
    0
    10:39
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    19:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 20m
    0
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 20m
    0
    13:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Lauda Europe
    6h 35m
    0
    13:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    20:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £185

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    18:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    05:50
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    18:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    05:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:35
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    19:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    13:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 10m
    0
    00:43
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £37

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna from Karlsruhe in just 6h 35m with a Flight from Lauda Europe. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 8h 3m
tomorrow
from 8h 3m
Friday
from 7h 0m
Saturday
from 8h 20m
Sunday
from 6h 35m
Monday
from 8h 6m
Tuesday
from 9h 50m

    Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    14:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 0m
    0
    16:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 3m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £46
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 3m
    0
    14:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 0m
    0
    16:04
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Karlsruhe
    03:30
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £57
  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    20:40
    Karlsruhe
    03:50
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    16:10
    Karlsruhe
    23:20
    Vienna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £38
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 3m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £82
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 24m
    0
    00:43
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £58
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 29m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £58
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 20m
    0
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 20m
    0
    13:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    22:07
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 15m
    0
    10:39
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    19:54
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lauda Europe
    6h 35m
    0
    13:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    20:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £185
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    19:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    13:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £34
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 16m
    0
    09:37
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    17:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £39
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:20
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    18:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    05:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:35
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    16:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Karlsruhe to Vienna

What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Vienna?

In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, while in Vienna you will be arriving at Westbahnhof (Europaplatz), Erdberg or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Vienna from Karlsruhe? With 9 connections between 4 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Vienna, you can pay as low as £17 with a Bus from Union Ivkoni.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lauda Europe: you will get to Vienna in just 6h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Vienna are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Vienna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Leopoldsdorf, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Vienna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Vienna?

The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Vienna, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Vienna

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Vienna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Vienna

How can I reach Vienna from Karlsruhe?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Vienna from Karlsruhe.

How far is Vienna from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Vienna is 592.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Vienna?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 16 kgs of CO2, a train 21 kgs, a car 101 kgs, and a flight 146 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna with just £17 by taking a Bus from Union Ivkoni.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Vienna?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Vienna in just 6h 35m with a Flight from Lauda Europe.

More routes to Karlsruhe and to Vienna

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Vienna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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