The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Karlsruhe Hbf on Mon, May 18, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:35 PM1h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM3h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM2h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 AM1h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM2h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM1h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)12:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 AM1h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 PM1h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)10:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)3:15 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 4:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h25 | 9:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h15 | 10:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 10:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h45 | 12:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 3:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h50 | 6:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h25 | 7:20 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h10 | 11:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf
Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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