What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf is to bus via Stephansplatz which costs €30 - €40 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Karlsruhe Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The distance between Vienna and Karlsruhe Hbf is 767 km. The road distance is 681.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €75 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf bus from?

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf train from?

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The best way to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf bus arrive?

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf train arrive?

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Book your Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe Hbf?

There are 932+ hotels available in Karlsruhe Hbf.

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Stuttgart Hbf962 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfRe
7h 34m
€79–193
Bus via Stephansplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Karlsruhe
11h 38m
€33–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Karlsruhe central train stationN136 / ...
10h 22m
€50–75
Drive 681.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf681.4 km
6h 12m
€112–161
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
5h 16m
€90–253
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf900 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
8h 2m
€47–208
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 51m
€169–230
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 43m
€86–266
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 28m
€100–285

Vienna to Karlsruhe Hbf by train

22Weekly Trains

7h 34mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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