How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Karlsruhe start at R 648. The average price for this route is around R 1 118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

The average bus journey time from Hamburg to Karlsruhe is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 528 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Karlsruhe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Karlsruhe at 05:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.

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

A bus trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Hamburg to Karlsruhe from R 631 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Karlsruhe on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h	05:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
		16:15	HAM Airport	18h	10:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Karlsruhe on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h	05:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 26m	15:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	05:45	HAM Airport	15h 35m	21:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	16:15	HAM Airport	18h	10:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:52 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg 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 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 584, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6hAverage duration

518 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 648 - R 2 327	Average duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 440 - R 3 347	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 584 - R 1 126	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 626 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 232 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Karlsruhe start at R 648. The average price for this route is around R 1 118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
The average bus journey time from Hamburg to Karlsruhe is 15h 35m, covering a distance of 528 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Karlsruhe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Karlsruhe at 05:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/12

R 847

15/12

R 829

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R 830

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R 829

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R 631

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 631

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

You can expect to pay from R 631 to R 2 262 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 631, which is on 2025-12-18.