Karlsruhe to Vienna Trains

Karlsruhe to Vienna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Vienna takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 3m
Duration: 765 km
Distance: €157
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Salzburg

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...

7h 49m

€108–310

Karlsruhe to Vienna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:32 PM → 10:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
11:12 PM → 10:52 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Vienna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 49m.

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