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ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital exhibitions in a former industrial hall. One of Karlsruhe’s signature cultural venues.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
16 h 5 m
Average duration
17 h 13 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
823 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe without transferring at least once.
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94561 · 51511
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3172 · 30492
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $285 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $285 (€234) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $213 (€174). The journey takes 15h 44m versus 10h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 22h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 20h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Karlsruhe buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h05 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h00 | 12:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h40 | 5:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3172 · 30492 | 10:25 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 16h40 | 3:05 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 17h20 | 4:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 22h18 | 10:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 17h00 | 8:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
94561 · 51511 | 4:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 19h35 | 11:35 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 23h00 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 20h57 | 7:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 19h45 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h15 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 20h27 | 7:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 511 miles (823 km) distance in 16h 5m.
Distance 511 miles (823 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 16h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital exhibitions in a former industrial hall. One of Karlsruhe’s signature cultural venues.
State museum in Karlsruhe Palace with archaeology, decorative arts, and regional history collections. A key stop for understanding Baden’s past.
Important fine arts museum with European paintings from several centuries. A core destination for classical art lovers in the city.
Large palace park ideal for walking, relaxing, and classic views back toward Karlsruhe Palace. A favorite green space for locals and visitors.
Historic central square with the Karlsruhe Pyramid, shops, and civic buildings. One of the city’s main meeting points.
Hill area above Durlach known for panoramic views, sunset photos, and one of the most popular scenic spots around Karlsruhe.
Large Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, often served in broth or pan-fried. A beloved regional staple commonly found in Baden-Württemberg.
Soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. This comforting southern German dish is popular across the region and widely eaten in Karlsruhe.
A thin, crisp tart from the Upper Rhine area, traditionally topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. It is closely associated with nearby Alsace and Baden food culture.
Well-regarded modern fine dining restaurant offering creative tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional Baden restaurant known for regional dishes, local wines, and a classic rustic atmosphere in central Karlsruhe.
Established venue in a historic industrial-style setting, popular for upscale regional and seasonal cuisine with a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during fairs and peak periods.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for counter service.
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Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof -> Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bordeaux to Karlsruhe buses use the Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Karlsruhe bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
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