How far is Hamburg from Karlsruhe?

The distance separating Hamburg and Karlsruhe is 322 miles (519 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden) and La Casserole (Baden-Baden).

Bus Hamburg to Karlsruhe from $30 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Hamburg to Karlsruhe on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 20m	4:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	18h 5m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 20m	4:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 15m	9:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 50m	8:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg 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 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

321 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $189	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $296	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $59	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , 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

3.5/511,446 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

3.5/511,160 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe by bus

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $88 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-27.