What is the distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe?

Freiburg and Karlsruhe are 74 miles (119 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Karlsruhe from Freiburg, chances are that your bus will depart from Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main 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), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden, Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe) and Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe).

Bus Freiburg to Karlsruhe from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	8:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	8:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	8:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Freiburg 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 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $42	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $111	Average Duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $15	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,383 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Freiburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Freiburg

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Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Bismarckallee 3, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
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Freiburg Hbf
Bismarckallee 1A, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Bushaltestelle Am Radacker
Am Radacker 10, 79115 Freiburg (Pressehaus / Am Radacker), Baden-Württemberg

Stops in Karlsruhe

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Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
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 Freiburg to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$12

11/19

$11

Today

$13

11/21

$13

11/22

$13

11/23

$12

11/24

$10

11/25

$9

The cheapest trip from Freiburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $29 for a bus ticket from Freiburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.