Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe 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 to Karlsruhe will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 27 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Karlsruhe on Sun, May 25, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 25 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
2h 50m Average duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h15 | 9:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h35 | 11:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h35 | 11:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h40 | 4:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h15 | 4:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h20 | 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h20 | 8:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 8:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h15 | 9:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h05 | 10:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h45 | 10:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h20 | 1:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h30 | 1:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 1:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, May 25 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h25 | 3:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h10 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h50 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 6:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h00 | 8:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 9:10 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 2h10 | 9:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Bus providers 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bus information from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe with FlixBus:
When departing from Frankfurt am Main, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse. When arriving in Karlsruhe, you can end your route in bus stations like Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hbf.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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