Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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TodayMay 8
from $10
TomorrowMay 9
from $5
SatMay 10
from $9
SunMay 11
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MonMay 12
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WedMay 14
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $69Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$8 - $83Average Duration1h 8m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $25Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$12
Average bus trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance78 miles (125 km)
Latest bus departure11:05pm

Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe Bus

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

Best price found
05/06
$28
05/07
$23
Today
$10
05/09
$5
05/10
$9
05/11
$5
05/12
$5
05/13
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe was searched and found on May 9, 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 Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $39 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

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