What's the distance between Basel and Karlsruhe by coach?

The journey from Basel to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 107 miles (172 km).

What is the best way to go from Basel to Karlsruhe without a car?

You can reach Karlsruhe from Basel by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Basel to Karlsruhe from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Bus	18:35	Basel SBB	3h 5m	21:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Basel SBB	2h 40m	03:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:55	Basel SBB	2h 50m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	04:50	Basel SBB	3h 20m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:10	Basel SBB	4h 5m	15:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:05	Basel SBB	2h 40m	03:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	02:55	Basel SBB	2h 50m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	03:05	Basel SBB	3h 5m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	18:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	7h 45m	01:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Basel SBB	2h 40m	03:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:55	Basel SBB	2h 50m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	03:05	Basel SBB	3h 5m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:10	Basel SBB	4h 5m	15:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Basel SBB	2h 40m	03:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:55	Basel SBB	2h 50m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	03:05	Basel SBB	3h 5m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	04:50	Basel SBB	3h 20m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Karlsruhe on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Basel SBB	2h 40m	03:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:55	Basel SBB	2h 50m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	03:05	Basel SBB	3h 5m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	04:50	Basel SBB	3h 20m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	14:30	Basel SBB	3h 10m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Karlsruhe

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 2 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 18mAverage duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £60	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £21	Average duration2h 18m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £26	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,152 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Basel to Karlsruhe

What's the distance between Basel and Karlsruhe by coach?
The journey from Basel to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 107 miles (172 km).
What is the best way to go from Basel to Karlsruhe without a car?
You can reach Karlsruhe from Basel by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£12

23/11

£13

Today

£12

25/11

£11

26/11

£9

27/11

£10

28/11

£12

29/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Basel to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £35 for a bus ticket from Basel to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-26.