What is the travel distance from Madrid to Karlsruhe?

Madrid and Karlsruhe are 837 miles (1350 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madrid to Karlsruhe start their journey at Estación Sur and wind up at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Badisch Brauhaus (Karlsruhe), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe), Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden), Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe) and La Casserole (Baden-Baden).

Bus Madrid to Karlsruhe from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madrid to Karlsruhe on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 3h	12:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	4:40pm	Madrid (South)	1d 1h	6:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 5h	1:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 12h	9:27am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 3h	12:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Get from Madrid to Karlsruhe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

836 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Karlsruhe by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Madrid to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $213 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-21.