What is the distance between Ulm and Karlsruhe?

The distance between Ulm and Karlsruhe is around 136 km (85 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at International Bus Stop - 51, in Ulm, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Bus Ulm to Karlsruhe from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ulm to Karlsruhe on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:20am	International Bus Stop - 51	2h 25m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Ulm to Karlsruhe on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:20am	International Bus Stop - 51	2h 25m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:38 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm 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 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

136 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $65	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $134	Average Duration1h 51m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $26	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

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Where are the popular stops in Ulm and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Ulm

A - International Bus Stop - 51

B - Ulm Bushaltestelle

C - Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße

D - Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ulm to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the distance between Ulm and Karlsruhe?
The distance between Ulm and Karlsruhe is around 136 km (85 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ulm to Karlsruhe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at International Bus Stop - 51, in Ulm, 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.

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11-21

$36

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$24

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$36

11-24

$17

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The cheapest trip from Ulm to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $36 for a bus ticket from Ulm to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-24.