What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

Karlsruhe and Salzburg are 230 miles (370 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Salzburg from Karlsruhe, chances are that your bus will depart from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at P+R Süd. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Natural History, Salzburg Card, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Festival and Festung Hohensalzburg.

Bus Karlsruhe to Salzburg from $27 | Compare & Save up to 57%

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Salzburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $61	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$35 - $130	Average Duration5h 44m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $52	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

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

2carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Karlsruhe to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39

Average bus trip duration6h 50m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance231 miles (371 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,746 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/510,578 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,890 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

LIKEBUS

3.5/525 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Karlsruhe to Salzburg Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Frequently asked questions for your trip Karlsruhe - Salzburg

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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 $24 to $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 $27 which is on 2025-07-28.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Karlsruhe to Salzburg will emit less CO2 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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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 44m	Avg Price$59	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 30m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures2

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Karlsruhe - Salzburg

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

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