The cheapest and fastest buses from Geneva to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Karlsruhe will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Geneva for Karlsruhe on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 354 km distance in an average of 10 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 13 h 50 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Geneva to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Karlsruhe buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 AM Geneva | 7h50 | 3:40 PM Karlsruhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Geneva | 15h35 | 8:25 AM Karlsruhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Geneva | 9h40 | 3:45 AM Karlsruhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Geneva to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Geneva to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Geneva to Karlsruhe
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 5, 10, 19, 25 Train: L1, L2 Tram: 12, 14
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Montreux Jazz Café (in the station)
- La Cuisine (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 10, 23, 28, 57, Y Train: IC, IR, RE
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