The cheapest and fastest buses from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
Kč180
Average price
Kč251
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around Kč251 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč180.
Of the 7 buses that leave Karlsruhe Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Mon, Aug 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 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 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
9:40 AM2h05Karlsruhe Hbf11:45 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč1801One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM2h05Karlsruhe Hbf12:45 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč1931One-way0 transfers
8:50 PM2h25Karlsruhe Hbf11:15 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2191One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM2h00Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2671One-way0 transfers
3:55 AM1h50Karlsruhe Hbf5:45 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2831One-way0 transfers
4:55 AM1h50Karlsruhe Hbf6:45 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2961One-way0 transfers
3:55 AM1h50Karlsruhe Hbf5:45 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2831One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM2h00Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč2671One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM2h05Karlsruhe Hbf12:45 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč1931One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM2h05Karlsruhe Hbf11:45 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč1801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč167. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč167, and a train costs an average of Kč506.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč258 Average price Cheapest | Kč805 Average price | Kč538 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is Kč547 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average Kč805.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around Kč258 compared to roughly Kč538 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč280. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 17m 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, Ecolines.
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.
Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč283 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price Kč296 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč341 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč206 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price Kč267 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč301 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price Kč180 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč232 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč284 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price Kč189 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price Kč206 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč356 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč301 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč315 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč273 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč300 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč300 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč415 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price Kč219 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč258 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč258 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč274 |
Live departures
Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h50 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h50 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h00 | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h05 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h30 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h25 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or Ecolines to find the best option for your trip from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Buses from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč167 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč167 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines for as low as Kč167. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 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.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- 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).
- Ecolines
- 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.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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