How far is Karlsruhe from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance separating Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main is 78 miles (126 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main?

Most of the buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Karlsruhe	2h 25m	1:20pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 10m	11:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 15m	5:30am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 20m	9:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 15m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 30m	8:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 15m	5:30am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 20m	9:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 15m	1:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Karlsruhe	2h 30m	2:10pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Karlsruhe	2h 25m	1:20pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 20m	9:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 5m	10:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40am	Karlsruhe	2h 30m	2:10pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Karlsruhe	2h 25m	1:20pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 15m	5:30am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 20m	9:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 5m	10:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40am	Karlsruhe	2h 30m	2:10pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $77	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $135	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $17	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main by bus

How far is Karlsruhe from Frankfurt am Main?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main?

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

$65

11/19

$11

Today

$11

11/21

$11

11/22

$8

11/23

$8

11/24

$8

11/25

$8

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $65 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.