How far is Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe?

The distance separating Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe is 78 miles (126 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), Leo's Baden-Baden, Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe) and Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden).

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h	10:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
11:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	8:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 35m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
3:55pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 15m	6:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h	10:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
8:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	10:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	8:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 35m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h	10:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h	10:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:55am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 15m	11:10am	Karlsruhe	No tags
	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	3h 1m	5:16pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 30m	9:00pm	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
		8:55am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 15m	11:10am	Karlsruhe	Fastest

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h	10:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
11:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 10m	8:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
10:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 35m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main 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 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $77	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $120	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $28	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, 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

3.5/511,420 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

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe by bus

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$12

11/23

$13

Today

$9

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

11/27

$8

11/28

$8

11/29

$9

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 28, 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 Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $39 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.