What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf?

Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf are 273 km (169 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to ZOB am Hbf in Düsseldorf.

Bus Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 40m	3:25am	Düsseldorf Airport	Cheapest
11:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 40m	5:35am	ZOB am Hbf	Fastest
2:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	6h 35m	9:25pm	ZOB am Hbf	No tags
8:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	8h 10m	4:30am	ZOB am Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	4:45pm	Düsseldorf Airport	Cheapest
	3:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 35m	9:25am	ZOB am Hbf	Fastest
	5:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 40m	3:25am	Düsseldorf Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:30am	Karlsruhe Hbf	7h 15m	4:45pm	ZOB am Hbf	No tags
	10:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 50m	4:45pm	ZOB am Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:50am	Karlsruhe	19h 55m	7:45am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:58 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Düsseldorf. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

272 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $327	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $342	Average Duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $56	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf by bus

What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf?
Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf are 273 km (169 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf?
Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to ZOB am Hbf in Düsseldorf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$40

11-21

$41

11-22

$94

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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $94 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-21.