Karlsruhe to Vienne by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Vienne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Vienne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:06 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 469
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey £102.81 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 18m
Train operators 13

Taking the train from Karlsruhe to Vienne

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Train travel between Karlsruhe and Vienne: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Karlsruhe to Vienne:

  • Cheapest tickets: £102.81

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Karlsruhe to Vienne departure frequency and train timetable

With 11 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 2 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:06 and the last one is at 23:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:06, with the last one at 23:13.

Train duration for trips from Karlsruhe to Vienne

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 26 minutes, crossing a total distance of 469 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Karlsruhe and Vienne?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Karlsruhe and Vienne 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Karlsruhe to Vienne travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Vienne.

FAQs about the train journey from Karlsruhe to Vienne

Want to know more about your journey from Karlsruhe to Vienne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Karlsruhe to Vienne covers a distance of 469 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.