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Compare 3 ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

Bus
Average priceUS$24 - US$61Average duration6h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$35 - US$130Average duration5h 44m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$31 - US$52Average duration4h 30m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Karlsruhe to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$39
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance231 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Karlsruhe to Salzburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Karlsruhe - Salzburg

  1. What's the distance between Karlsruhe and Salzburg by coach?

    The journey from Karlsruhe to Salzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 230 miles (370 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Karlsruhe to Salzburg without a car?

    You can reach Salzburg from Karlsruhe by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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25/07
US$24
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28/07
US$27
29/07
US$27
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01/08
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Salzburg was searched and found on 25 Jul 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$55 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27, which is on 2025-07-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Karlsruhe to Salzburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Karlsruhe to Salzburg, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Karlsruhe to Salzburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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