The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
7 h 3 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $85.
To travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe you need to make at least one change.
RJX 262 · ICE 564
RJX 562 · ICE 114 · RE 19022
ICE 28+
IC 2160
IC 548+
RJX 60+
ICE 594 · ICE 1066
RJ 546+
ICE 28+
IC 2160
RJX 262+
ICE 596 · ICE 9572
RJX 262 · ICE 564
RJX 262+
ICE 564
RJX 662 · RJX 262+
ICE 596 · ICE 9572
ICE 28+
IC 2160Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 58m. 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 coach costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 594 km
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$160 Average Price | $61 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 28m Average total duration Fastest 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Karlsruhe train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 662 · RJX 262+ ICE 596 · ICE 9572 | 7:02 am Vienna Airport | 7h29 | 2:31 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 662 · RJX 262+ ICE 564 | 7:02 am Vienna Airport | 7h50 | 2:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 262+ ICE 564 | On time 7:28 am Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 2:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262+ ICE 596 · ICE 9572 | On time 7:28 am Vienna Hbf | 7h03 | 2:31 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 262 · ICE 564 | On time 7:28 am Vienna Hbf | 7h24 | 2:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 546+ ICE 28+ IC 2160 | On time 7:33 am Vienna Airport | 8h19 | 3:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 562+ ICE 114+ RE 1 | 8:02 am Vienna Airport | 8h23 | 4:25 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 28+ IC 2160 | On time 8:13 am Vienna Hbf | 7h39 | 3:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 28 · IC 2160 | On time 8:13 am Vienna Hbf | 7h39 | 3:52 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562+ ICE 114+ RE 1 | 8:28 am Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 4:25 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 562 · ICE 114 · RE 19022 | On time 8:28 am Vienna Hbf | 7h57 | 4:25 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 559+ IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 | 8:33 am Vienna Airport | 8h10 | 4:43 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJ 559+ ICE 92+ RE 90+ ICE 1064 | 8:33 am Vienna Airport | 8h47 | 5:20 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 548+ RJX 60+ ICE 594 · ICE 1066 | 8:55 am Vienna Hbf | 7h48 | 4:43 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 92+ RE 90+ ICE 1064 | 9:13 am Vienna Hbf | 8h07 | 5:20 pm Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Karlsruhe
Distance 594 km |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn from Vienna to Karlsruhe trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Vienna and Karlsruhe from $39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Vienna to Karlsruhe train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Karlsruhe Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Karlsruhe
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
- Monday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Hubraum
- Vogel Hausbräu Durlach
- Asia Gourmet
- Borsalino
- Hotel Große Linde
- Zum Erwin
- Der Blaue Reiter
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