What is the distance between Basel and Karlsruhe?

Basel and Karlsruhe are 107 miles (172 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Karlsruhe?

If you're headed to Karlsruhe from Basel, chances are that your bus will depart from Basel Central Station and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Leo's Baden-Baden, Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe) and Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden).

Bus Basel to Karlsruhe from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Karlsruhe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Basel SBB	3h 5m	9:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Basel SBB	2h 40m	3:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:55am	Basel SBB	2h 50m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Basel SBB	3h 5m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Basel SBB	4h 5m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Karlsruhe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Basel SBB	2h 40m	3:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:55am	Basel SBB	2h 50m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Basel SBB	3h 5m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Basel SBB	3h 20m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Basel SBB	4h 5m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Karlsruhe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Basel SBB	3h 20m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Basel SBB	2h 40m	3:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:55am	Basel SBB	2h 50m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Basel SBB	3h 5m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Basel SBB	4h 5m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Karlsruhe

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 2 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 18mAverage Duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $72	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $27	Average Duration2h 18m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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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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Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Karlsruhe by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Karlsruhe?
What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

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

Best price found

11/18

$14

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$14

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$14

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$16

11/22

$15

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$15

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$12

11/25

$12

The cheapest trip from Basel to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 Basel to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $40 for a bus ticket from Basel to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-25.