How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from $45. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The average bus travel time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Karlsruhe from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
1:50pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 10m	3:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
9:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 40m	10:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 46m	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 31m	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 56m	5:16pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:50pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 10m	3:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

528 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $180	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $419	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $103	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Berlin

A
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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E
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,503 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11503 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $45

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from $45. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average bus travel time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-01

$57

12-02

$77

Today

$55

12-04

$53

12-05

$58

12-06

$57

12-07

$58

12-08

$47

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $166 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-12-08.