How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from $45. The average price for this route is around $69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The average bus travel time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 12.994775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Karlsruhe from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
10:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	11h 50m	10:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
2:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	12h 20m	3:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	12h 50m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	13h	11:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on April 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	9:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	10h 20m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:24 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Karlsruhe

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 5 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

5h 53mAverage Duration

526 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $172	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $413	Average Duration5h 53m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,468 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12468 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $45

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from $45. The average price for this route is around $69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average bus travel time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 12.994775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04-12

$79

04-13

$65

Today

$58

04-15

$53

04-16

$50

04-17

$62

04-18

$56

04-19

$60

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $192 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2026-04-16.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 40m	Avg Price$69	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 53m	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time6h 50m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures5