How far is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?

The distance separating Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is 40 miles (63 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden), Leo's Baden-Baden and Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe).

Bus Stuttgart to Karlsruhe from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Kornwestheim	1h 10m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	STR Airport	1h	7:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	STR Airport	1h	8:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	STR Airport	55m	9:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	STR Airport	1h 15m	7:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	STR Airport	1h	6:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:20am	STR Airport	1h	8:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:55am	STR Airport	1h 5m	11:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	STR Airport	1h 10m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	No tags
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:30am	STR Airport	1h	6:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart 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 and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $33	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $89	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $9	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 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

3.5/511,142 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 Stuttgart and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe by bus

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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

11/17

$7

11/18

$7

Today

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$8

11/22

$7

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $11 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.