What is the distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

The distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is approximately 288 km (179 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

Buses departing from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

Bus Dortmund to Karlsruhe from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Karlsruhe on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Dortmund	6h 10m	12:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Dortmund	6h	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Dortmund	7h 5m	8:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund 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 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

288 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $78	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $365	Average Duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $64	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?
The distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is approximately 288 km (179 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?
Buses departing from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$38

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$33

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $86 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-22.