The cheapest and fastest buses from Karlsruhe to Munich
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 18 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Munich on Thu, Nov 06, 18 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 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Karlsruhe to Munich Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Karlsruhe to Munich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Munich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h35 | 6:00 AM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h40 | 5:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h35 | 7:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h40 | 7:35 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h15 | 9:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h20 | 11:55 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h40 | 11:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h05 | 2:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h45 | 4:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h45 | 9:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h30 | 1:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Munich
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Centrotrans Eurolines from Karlsruhe to MunichYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Centrotrans Eurolines for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Karlsruhe to Munich

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB), located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Marienplatz, the central square in Munich known for its historic buildings and the Glockenspiel show
- Nymphenburg Palace, a stunning baroque palace with expansive gardens and opulent interiors
- English Garden, one of the largest urban parks in the world, offering scenic walking paths and a famous beer garden
- Deutsches Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to science and technology with interactive exhibits
- Viktualienmarkt, a vibrant daily food market offering a variety of local and international delicacies.
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall offering traditional Bavarian food and live music
- BMW Welt, an exhibition center showcasing the latest BMW models and offering interactive experiences
- Allianz Arena, a modern stadium known for its unique architecture and home to FC Bayern Munich
- Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs with lavish rooms and a treasury
- Olympiapark, a large park with sports facilities, a lake, and the iconic Olympic Tower offering panoramic views of the city.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Karlsruhe to Munich
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
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