Bus Vienna to Karlsruhe: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Vienna to Karlsruhe from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$35

tomorrow

Friday

$45

Saturday

$42

Sunday

Monday

$37

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 50m	4:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 4:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 25m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	12h 45m	11:25 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 11:25:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 2:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 40m	7:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 45m	1:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/11/2026 2:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	13h 55m	7:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/11/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	10h 15m	12:45 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/11/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	10h 35m	1:55 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	12:30 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/11/2026 1:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 2:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 40m	7:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	11h 0m	1:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	12h 50m	4:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 4:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 45m	1:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 35m	2:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 2:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	12h 50m	4:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 4:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	10h 40m	7:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	12h 25m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Vienna and Karlsruhe

See here how frequent the connections between Vienna and Karlsruhe are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Vienna to Karlsruhe. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Vienna and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Vienna to Karlsruhe, while Night sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Karlsruhe, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/16/2026 costs just $34, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	9h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	368.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Karlsruhe

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Vienna for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$35

Thursday 09/10

$37

Friday 09/11

$46

Saturday 09/12

$45

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$37

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$34

Thursday 09/17

$36

Friday 09/18

$41

Saturday 09/19

$42

Sunday 09/20

$38

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$34

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$48

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $34, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Karlsruhe, with $34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

How to save money travelling from Vienna to Karlsruhe

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Vienna to Karlsruhe in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Vienna to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Vienna and Karlsruhe

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Vienna and Karlsruhe.

Erdberg

Edbergstarsse 200 A

Reumannplatz

Quellenstraße 64

Stadion Center

Olympiapl. 2

Südtirolerplatz Bus Station

Südtiroler Platz / Wiedner Gürtel

Meidling

Eichenstraße 25

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Daxlanden Mauerweg Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Vienna to Karlsruhe? Compare all modes of transports from Vienna to Karlsruhe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Vienna to Karlsruhe? Or which bus companies serve the route Vienna to Karlsruhe? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Vienna to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Vienna Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 12h 50m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Vienna to Karlsruhe?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Karlsruhe.

On average, how many connections are available from Vienna to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Vienna to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Vienna to Karlsruhe take?

The fastest bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Vienna starts at 2:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Vienna for Karlsruhe starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Vienna Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Vienna and Karlsruhe by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Vienna to Karlsruhe bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Vienna Karlsruhe bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Vienna Karlsruhe bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Vienna to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Vienna to Karlsruhe

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Vienna and to Karlsruhe

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Vienna and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!