What is the travel distance from Lyon to Karlsruhe?

Lyon and Karlsruhe are 279 miles (450 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Karlsruhe start their journey at Perrache and wind up 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 La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe), Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden) and Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden).

Bus Lyon to Karlsruhe from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Karlsruhe on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:25am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 10m	11:35am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 40m	10:50am	Karlsruhe	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Karlsruhe on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 40m	10:50am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:40 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon 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 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $166	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $224	Average Duration5h 21m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $49	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Karlsruhe by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$24

11/17

$33

Today

$24

11/19

No data

11/20

$29

11/21

No data

11/22

$24

11/23

$24

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $42 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Karlsruhe?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 40m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 21m	Avg Price$178	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 30m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures1