What is the distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

The distance between the two cities is 179 miles (288 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

If you're headed to Karlsruhe from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will depart from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Leo's Baden-Baden, Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), La Casserole (Baden-Baden) and Badisch Brauhaus (Karlsruhe).

Bus Dortmund to Karlsruhe from $26 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Dortmund to Karlsruhe on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05am	Dortmund	6h 40m	11:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Dortmund	7h 20m	10:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Dortmund	8h 20m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Dortmund	7h 20m	7:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Dortmund	6h 10m	12:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $63	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $253	Average Duration4h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $49	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

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

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,155 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?
What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?