How far is Karlsruhe from Freiburg by coach?

The journey from Freiburg to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 74 miles (119 km).

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

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

Bus Freiburg to Karlsruhe from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	04:30	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	06:20	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	04:30	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	06:20	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	04:30	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	18:35	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	20:30	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	04:30	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	18:35	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 55m	20:30	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Freiburg to Karlsruhe on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	04:30	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	06:20	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	08:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	16:00	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £33	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £87	Average duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £12	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Freiburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Freiburg

A
Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
Bismarckallee 3, 79098 Freiburg, Germany
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Freiburg Hbf
Bismarckallee 1A, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Bushaltestelle Am Radacker
Am Radacker 10, 79115 Freiburg (Pressehaus / Am Radacker), Baden-Württemberg

Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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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

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11404 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £10

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Freiburg to Karlsruhe

How far is Karlsruhe from Freiburg by coach?
The journey from Freiburg to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 74 miles (119 km).
What is the best way to go from Freiburg to Karlsruhe without a car?
You can reach Karlsruhe from Freiburg 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

20/11

£11

21/11

£11

Today

£11

23/11

£10

24/11

£9

25/11

£8

26/11

£8

27/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Freiburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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 £8 to £23 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 £8, which is on 2025-11-27.