Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Südseite HauptbahnhofCheapest
Flixbus
FRA Frankfurt airport
Südseite HauptbahnhofFastest
Flixbus
FRA Frankfurt airport
Südseite HauptbahnhofNo tags
Flixbus
FRA Frankfurt airport
Südseite HauptbahnhofNo tags
Flixbus
FRA Frankfurt airport
Südseite HauptbahnhofNo tags

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

Bus
Average Price$9 - $46Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$10 - $134Average Duration1h 26m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $23Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
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.

15carpool per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14
Average bus trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily buses17
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
10/03
$16
10/04
$27
Today
$14
10/06
$11
10/07
$9
10/08
$8
10/09
$8
10/10
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $41 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 $8 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by bus?

Bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

You can also go to Karlsruhe by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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