How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start at R 515. The average price for this route is around R 902. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 520 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Berlin to Karlsruhe from R 429 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	04:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	14:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	12h 20m	03:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	12h 43m	05:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	22:15	Berlin Südkreuz	12h 35m	10:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:46	Spandau	12h 29m	05:15	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 2 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
19:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	04:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	13:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
09:50	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 40m	22:30	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	23:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 3 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 50m	04:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	19:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	04:00	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	07:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	15:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	13:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 5 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	15:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	13:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	21:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	23:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 6 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	15:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	13:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	21:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	23:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Karlsruhe on 7 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	17:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	15:26	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	01:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	13:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	21:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	23:50	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin 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 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 456, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 50mAverage duration

528 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 515 - R 2 213	Average duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 249 - R 4 275	Average duration5h 32m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 456 - R 1 296	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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E
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 839 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11839 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 515

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start at R 515. The average price for this route is around R 902. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 520 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
A bus trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 756

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

You can expect to pay from R 756 to R 1 991 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 756, which is on 2026-01-06.