Find coaches from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Today31 Jul
from US$15
Tomorrow1 Aug
from US$11
Sat2 Aug
from US$9
Sun3 Aug
from US$11
Mon4 Aug
from US$9
Tue5 Aug
from US$9
Wed6 Aug
from US$11
Thu7 Aug
from US$11

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Bus
Average priceUS$9 - US$52Average duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$10 - US$82Average duration1h 23m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$8 - US$20Average duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day
1h 30mAverage duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure01:40
Distance78 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Karlsruhe - Frankfurt am Main

  1. What's the distance between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main by coach?

    The distance between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 78 miles (126 km).

  2. How can I get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main without driving?

    The best way to go from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/07
US$6
30/07
US$12
Today
US$12
01/08
US$10
02/08
US$8
03/08
US$10
04/08
US$8
05/08
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 29 Jul 2025 with a price of US$6

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 US$6 to US$33 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 US$8, which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Flixbus (DE) 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

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