How far is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is around 63 km (40 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stuttgart Airport, in Stuttgart, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Bus Stuttgart to Karlsruhe from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Kornwestheim	1h 10m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:20am	STR Airport	1h	8:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:00am	STR Airport	1h 10m	11:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	STR Airport	1h 10m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	No tags
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:30am	STR Airport	1h	6:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:25 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart 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, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

63 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $47	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $127	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

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 Stuttgart and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe by bus

How far is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is around 63 km (40 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stuttgart Airport, in Stuttgart, 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

11-17

$10

11-18

$10

Today

$9

11-20

$8

11-21

$9

11-22

$10

11-23

$10

11-24

$9

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $16 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.