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Vienna U-Bahn

Karlsplatz station

Karlsplatz is a station of Vienna U-Bahn in Vienna, Austria, served by U1, U2, U4. The station has step-free access.

U1
U2
U4

3Lines
YesStep-free access

Lines and neighboring stations

U1 Previous: Taubstummengasse · Next: Stephansplatz
U2 · Next: Museumsquartier
U4 Previous: Kettenbrückengasse · Next: Stadtpark

Active incidents

U1 Delays on U1 Reduced service

Linie U1: Nach einer Fahrtbehinderung kommt es zu unterschiedlichen Intervallen. (source: Wiener Linien).

Since 52 minutes ago

Recent incidents

Incidents on the lines of Karlsplatz resolved in the last 30 days. Times are local.

U1 Delays on U1 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 5, 2026 4:45 AM to November 5, 2026 4:55 AM · duration 9 min

U4 Delays on U4 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 4, 2026 8:15 AM to November 4, 2026 9:36 AM · duration 80 min

U4 Delays on U4 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 4, 2026 5:10 AM to November 4, 2026 5:36 AM · duration 25 min

U1 Delays on U1 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 8:46 PM to November 3, 2026 10:25 PM · duration 99 min

U4 Delays on U4 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 3:31 PM to November 3, 2026 4:50 PM · duration 79 min

U1 Delays on U1 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 2:20 PM to November 3, 2026 3:31 PM · duration 70 min

U1 Delays on U1 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 12:05 PM to November 3, 2026 12:51 PM · duration 45 min

U2 Delays on U2 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 12:00 PM to November 3, 2026 12:15 PM · duration 15 min

U2 Delays on U2 Resolved

No alerts in the news anymore. Incident closed.

From November 3, 2026 8:30 AM to November 3, 2026 9:35 AM · duration 64 min

Transfers at Karlsplatz

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U4

Accessibility

Step-free access: accessible

Source: Manifesto Wiener U-Bahn (Wikipédia de, 2026-10-20)

Network hours

Service	Opens	Closes
U-Bahn, Monday–Thursday	04:39	00:58 (night after the service day; last departure from any station)
U-Bahn, Friday to Sunday (no night break)	04:39	00:58 on Monday (trains run all night on Friday and Saturday nights; last departure from any station)

Reference hours: they vary by line, station and day (holidays, events and works). Always confirm on the official channels.

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How to get from Karlsplatz

Estimated metro times to the main stations:

Karlsplatz → Oberlaa: about 18 min, no transfers
Karlsplatz → Leopoldau: about 27 min, no transfers
Karlsplatz → Seestadt: about 38 min, 1 transfer
Karlsplatz → Ottakring: about 20 min, 1 transfer
Karlsplatz → Simmering: about 22 min, 1 transfer

Nearby stations

Museumsquartier 0.6 km
Stadtpark 0.8 km
Stephansplatz 0.8 km
Taubstummengasse 0.8 km
Volkstheater 0.9 km
Herrengasse 1.0 km

Coordinates: 48.2011° N, 16.3692° E · Open on map

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Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Karlsplatz?

Karlsplatz is served by U1, U2, U4.

Is Karlsplatz step-free accessible?

Yes, Karlsplatz has step-free access.

Which stations are next to Karlsplatz?

On U1, Karlsplatz is between Taubstummengasse and Stephansplatz. On U2, Karlsplatz is followed by Museumsquartier. On U4, Karlsplatz is between Kettenbrückengasse and Stadtpark.