What's the distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe by coach?

The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe by coach is approximately 40 miles (63 km).

How can I get from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe without driving?

You can travel to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Karlsruhe from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Kornwestheim	1h 35m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	STR Airport	55m	21:55	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	15:30	STR Airport	1h 15m	16:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:30	STR Airport	1h 5m	17:35	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	19:15	STR Airport	1h	20:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Kornwestheim	1h 10m	21:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	23:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	02:40	STR Airport	1h	03:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h	08:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:00	STR Airport	1h 10m	11:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:00	STR Airport	1h	03:00	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	15:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	10:35	STR Airport	1h 10m	11:45	Karlsruhe	No tags
Bus	02:40	STR Airport	1h	03:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:00	STR Airport	1h	03:00	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	15:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	02:40	STR Airport	1h	03:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	05:30	STR Airport	1h	06:30	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1hAverage duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £26	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £70	Average duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £7	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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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 by bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe

What's the distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe by coach?
The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe by coach is approximately 40 miles (63 km).
How can I get from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe without driving?
You can travel to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart 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

16/11

£7

17/11

£6

Today

£6

19/11

£5

20/11

£5

21/11

£5

22/11

£6

23/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £18 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 £5, 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.