How far is Rotterdam from Karlsruhe?

The distance separating Rotterdam and Karlsruhe is 265 miles (427 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden), Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), Badisch Brauhaus (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden and Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe).

Bus Rotterdam to Karlsruhe from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rotterdam to Karlsruhe on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Rotterdam CS	10h 30m	10:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	12h 50m	4:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Rotterdam CS	9h 10m	3:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	15h 40m	3:05am	Karlsruhe	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	13h 10m	10:20am	Karlsruhe	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $243	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $293	Average Duration7h 38m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $57	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe by bus

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $36 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-20.