The fastest way from Mariahilf to Karlsplatz takes about 15 min, on line U4, U3, 2, with no transfers; walking adds about 13 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line U4 towards Heiligenstadt: board at Kettenbrückengasse, alight at Karlsplatz — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line U3 towards Simmering: board at Neubaugasse, alight at Volkstheater — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line 2 towards Friedrich-Engels-Platz: board at Parlament/Volkstheater, alight at Oper/Karlsplatz — 2 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line U2 towards Karlsplatz: board at Volkstheater, alight at Karlsplatz — 2 stops, 4 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Mariahilf
The 6th district along Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna's busiest shopping street.
Karlsplatz
The hub by the State Opera where the U1, U2, U4, trams and the Badner Bahn meet.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Mariahilf to Karlsplatz?
A typical trip takes about 15 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Mariahilf to Karlsplatz?
There is a direct connection — line U4, no transfers.
