What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Leipzig?

Karlsruhe and Leipzig are 385 km (239 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to Leipzig Hbf in Leipzig.

Bus Karlsruhe to Leipzig from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Leipzig on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	12h	4:15am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	8h 20m	5:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 5m	10:50am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 40m	1:10pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	13h 25m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

385 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $80	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $300	Average Duration5h 41m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$54 - $86	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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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 $59

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Leipzig?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Leipzig by bus

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Leipzig?
Karlsruhe and Leipzig are 385 km (239 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Leipzig?
Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to Leipzig Hbf in Leipzig.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $64 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-23.