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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights to Karlsruhe from Vienna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 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
Bus
9h 55m
£35
£43
17
Train
7h 43m
£43
£59
62
Car
7h 20m
£42
£42
1
Flight
4h 0m
£61
£131
41

What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Vienna?

You can reach Karlsruhe with just £35 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £41
Sunday
from £42
Monday
from £39
Tuesday
from £35
Wednesday
from £36
Thursday
from £37
Friday
from £47

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    12:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    02:20
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    14:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    15h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £114
  • Ryanair
    13h 30m
    0
    20:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Lauda Europe
    17h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £119

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Vienna
    17:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £42
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 49m
    0
    17:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    01:53
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 1m
    0
    07:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    15:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £52
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    07:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    15:16
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £55
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £62

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lauda Europe
    16h 5m
    0
    18:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:40
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £70
  • Skyscanner
    8h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £73
  • LC Perú
    26h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:40
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £163

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    01:10
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    14:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    07:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    17:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    07:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    17:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    12:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 0m
    0
    13:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    23:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £61
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    15:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    01:13
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £61
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 0m
    0
    09:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    19:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £87

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Lauda Europe
    4h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:35
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £61
  • LC Perú
    10h 20m
    0
    06:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    17:15
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £94
  • Lauda Europe
    5h 40m
    0
    17:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:55
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £138

What are the fastest trips from Vienna to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe from Vienna in just 4h 0m with a Flight from Lauda Europe. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 7h 10m
Sunday
from 7h 20m
Monday
from 8h 0m
Tuesday
from 10h 15m
Wednesday
from 9h 55m
Thursday
from 10h 0m
Friday
from 4h 0m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lauda Europe
    7h 10m
    0
    07:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:05
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £140
  • LC Perú
    9h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:05
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £133
  • Ryanair
    13h 30m
    0
    20:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    16:55
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    01:10
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    12:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Vienna
    17:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £42
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 43m
    0
    06:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    13:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 1m
    0
    07:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    15:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £52
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 12m
    0
    07:04
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    15:16
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £55
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £62

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    8h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £73
  • Ryanair
    11h 45m
    0
    20:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:40
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £169
  • Lauda Europe
    16h 5m
    0
    18:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:40
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £70
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    07:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    17:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    07:15
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    17:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 0m
    0
    13:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    23:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £61
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 0m
    0
    09:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    19:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £87
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    15:09
    Vienna
    Heiligenstadt Station
    01:13
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Lauda Europe
    4h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    10:35
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £61
  • Austrian Airlines
    5h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:10
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £205
  • Lauda Europe
    5h 40m
    0
    17:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:55
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £138
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    03:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    09:05
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe

What are the most popular stations in Vienna and Karlsruhe?

In Vienna, you will usually depart from Erdberg, Central Station or Hütteldorf Station, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train 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 Karlsruhe from Vienna? With 8 connections between 3 Bus, Train, Carpool 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 Vienna and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £35 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Karlsruhe in just 4h 0m.

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 Vienna and Karlsruhe are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lauda Europe, 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 Vienna and Karlsruhe 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 Leopoldsdorf or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Vienna Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden 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 Vienna to Karlsruhe?

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

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lauda Europe, Ryanair, LC Perú and 4 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Vienna to Karlsruhe

How can I reach Karlsruhe from Vienna?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Vienna.

How far is Karlsruhe from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna and Karlsruhe is 592.4 km.

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

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 Vienna to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe with just £35 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Karlsruhe in just 4h 0m with a Flight from Lauda Europe.

More routes to Vienna and to Karlsruhe

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

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