What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Austria is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Austria is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Austria. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stephansplatz via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Austria?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Austria is 551 km. The road distance is 682.1 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Austria without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 19m and costs €110 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Austria?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Karlsruhe to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Austria bus from?

Karlsruhe to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Austria train from?

Karlsruhe to Austria train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Austria?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Austria is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 19m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Austria bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Austria train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Austria train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Austria is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Karlsruhe to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4661+ hotels available in Austria.

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There are 10 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Austria by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 34m
€141–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N136 / ...
10h 19m
€59–92
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 19m
€114–399
Drive 682.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Viennacar 682.1 km
6h 17m
€113–162
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
5h 26m
€96–282
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
6h 17m
€127–285
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 15m
€93–244
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
5h 34m
€113–444
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 42m
€147–274
Bus via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
11h 35m

Karlsruhe to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 550.9 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Stephansplatz via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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