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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 13 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 4 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Berlin on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 527 km distance in an average of 10 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Berlin:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Berlin costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $121 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€53). The journey takes 8h 5m versus 7h 22m 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, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $143 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h35 | 8:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h50 | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h10 | 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h03 | 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h15 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h36 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h05 | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h20 | 6:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Berlin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 327 miles (527 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 327 miles (527 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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