Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
    		Frankfurt - Main bus station
    		KarlsruheCheapest
    BlaBlaCar Bus
      		Frankfurt - Main bus station
      		KarlsruheFastest

      Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:45 PM CET.

      Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main 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 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      12carpool per day
      1h 30mAverage Duration
      126 kmDistance
      5kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average Price$13 - $111Average Duration2h 15m
      3kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average Price$13 - $164Average Duration1h 26m
      3kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average Price$11 - $41Average Duration1h 30m
      5kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe by bus

      1. How far is Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe?

        The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe is around 126 km (78 miles).

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

        Buses traveling this route start their trip at Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt am Main, and end it at 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
      $15
      11-25
      $13
      Today
      $13
      11-27
      $12
      11-28
      $12
      11-29
      $14
      11-30
      $12
      12-01
      $12
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $12

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

      You can expect to pay from $12 to $57 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-28.

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