How much is the bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start from $43. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The average bus travel time from Karlsruhe to Berlin is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Karlsruhe to Berlin at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

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

Bus Karlsruhe to Berlin from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	CheapestFastest
	12:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 30m	1:45am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	11h 10m	4:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	7:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	11:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	14h 10m	1:40pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	6:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Fastest
	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 20m	9:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	12:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 30m	1:45am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	12h 5m	4:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	6:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 5m	11:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	11:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	13h 49m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 20m	9:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 5m	11:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	CheapestFastest
	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	6:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	11:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 20m	9:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 5m	11:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	CheapestFastest
	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	6:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	11:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 20m	9:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 20m	6:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 5m	11:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	1:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	11:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 40m	9:55pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

528 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $165	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $391	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $117	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Berlin?

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

Stops in Berlin

A
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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E
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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F
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,962 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11962 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Berlin 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 Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start from $43. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The average bus travel time from Karlsruhe to Berlin is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Karlsruhe to Berlin at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
A bus trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin 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

01-06

$90

01-07

$69

Today

$89

01-09

$70

01-10

$63

01-11

$65

01-12

$49

01-13

$45

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $147 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2026-01-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time11h 25m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 39m	Avg Price$101	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time6h 50m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures4