What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Munich?

About 158 miles (254 km) separate Karlsruhe and Munich.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Munich start their journey at Südseite Hauptbahnhof and wind up at ZOB Hackerbrücke. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Munich?

Once in Munich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hey Minga, MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Schloss Nymphenburg, Kreativquartier (creative quartier) and Lenbachhaus.

Bus Karlsruhe to Munich from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	2:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	6:20pm	Karlsruhe	4h	10:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	2:25am	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	5:00am	MUC Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	2:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	2:25am	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	5:00am	MUC Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	4h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	2:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	6:20pm	Karlsruhe	4h	10:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	20h	2:25am	MUC Airport T2	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	15h 40m	5:00am	MUC Airport T2	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Munich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $140	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $190	Average Duration3h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $39	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,137 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 Munich?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Munich

A - ZOB Hackerbrücke

B - Munich Airport

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Munich by bus

What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Munich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Munich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Munich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$23

11/17

$19

Today

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$16

11/21

$18

11/22

$17

11/23

$18

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Munich was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $81 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-20.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 55m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 32m	Avg Price$56	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures10