What is the distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe?

The distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe is approximately 119 km (74 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Freiburg to Karlsruhe?

Buses departing from Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in Freiburg will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

Bus Freiburg to Karlsruhe from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	8:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	8:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	6:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Freiburg to Karlsruhe on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	8:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:44 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Freiburg to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

119 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $61	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $160	Average Duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $22	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 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 WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $19

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Where are the popular stops in Freiburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Freiburg

A - Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof

B - Freiburg Hbf

C - Bushaltestelle Am Radacker

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Freiburg to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe?
The distance between Freiburg and Karlsruhe is approximately 119 km (74 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Freiburg to Karlsruhe?
Buses departing from Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in Freiburg will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$17

11-19

$16

Today

$17

11-21

$19

11-22

$18

11-23

$18

11-24

$14

11-25

$13

The cheapest trip from Freiburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $42 for a bus ticket from Freiburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-25.