How far is Munich from Karlsruhe by coach?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Munich by coach is approximately 158 miles (254 km).

Is there a way to reach Munich from Karlsruhe without a car?

You can travel to Munich from Karlsruhe by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Karlsruhe to Munich from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Munich on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 35m	08:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	02:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	08:35	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h 25m	05:00	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	02:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	06:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	03:05	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	07:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Munich on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	02:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	18:20	Karlsruhe	4h	22:20	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	06:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	02:25	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	13:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	05:00	MUC Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Munich on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	17:35	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	02:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	06:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	02:25	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	13:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	05:00	MUC Airport T2	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Munich on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	02:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	18:20	Karlsruhe	4h	22:20	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	06:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	02:25	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	13:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	05:00	MUC Airport T2	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £110	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £150	Average duration3h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £30	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Munich?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Munich

A - ZOB Hackerbrücke

B - Munich Airport

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Karlsruhe to Munich

How far is Munich from Karlsruhe by coach?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Munich by coach is approximately 158 miles (254 km).
Is there a way to reach Munich from Karlsruhe without a car?
You can travel to Munich from Karlsruhe by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

£15

18/11

£13

Today

£27

20/11

£15

21/11

£14

22/11

£14

23/11

£14

24/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Munich was searched and found on 24 Nov 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 Karlsruhe to Munich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £64 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-24.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 55m	Avg price£18	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 32m	Avg price£44	Daily departures38
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£21	Daily departures10