What is the travel distance from Essen to Karlsruhe?

Essen and Karlsruhe are 289 km (179 miles) apart.

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

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

Bus Essen to Karlsruhe from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Karlsruhe on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	21h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Karlsruhe on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	21h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Karlsruhe on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	21h 5m	7:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen 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 $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

290 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $220	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $258	Average Duration3h 36m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $64	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Essen and Karlsruhe are 289 km (179 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen 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.

Best price found

11-24

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11-27

$96

11-28

$158

11-29

$140

11-30

$175

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $175 for a bus ticket from Essen to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-27.