What is the travel distance from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

Berlin and Karlsruhe are 328 miles (528 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe start their journey at Berlin Südkreuz and wind up at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden and Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe).

Bus Berlin to Karlsruhe from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 56m	5:16pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:50pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 25m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 46m	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

327 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $170	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $302	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $80	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,216 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Alt-Tegel

D - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

E - Wannsee

F - Zoo

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus

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

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11/06

$55

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$41

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$40

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11/12

$31

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $110 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-12.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 45m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures3

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