- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Landmark automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility through architecturally striking exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Stuttgart Airport on Wed, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 1 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Stuttgart Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€5). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 9m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h00 | 9:35 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h00 | 11:15 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h05 | 3:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h00 | 5:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h05 | 6:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h05 | 7:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h00 | 9:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h15 | 9:50 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h00 | 11:40 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0h59 | 11:59 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 1:10 AM Karlsruhe | 1h00 | 2:10 AM Stuttgart Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Karlsruhe | 1h00 | 3:10 AM Stuttgart Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Stuttgart Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stuttgart Airport trip today.
Landmark automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility through architecturally striking exhibitions.
Major car museum with iconic sports cars, race vehicles, and interactive displays on Porsche engineering and design.
One of Germany’s leading art museums, known for old masters, modern art, and its celebrated postmodern extension.
Stuttgart’s main pedestrian shopping street, useful for orientation and lively throughout the day.
Large central park stretching through the city, ideal for walking, relaxing, and connecting key attractions.
Popular square and viewpoint with classic city panoramas, often featured in social media posts.
Swabian stuffed pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, bread, and herbs, often served in broth or pan-fried. One of the region’s signature comfort foods.
Soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A classic Swabian dish popular across Stuttgart and Württemberg.
Lentils in a savory gravy served with Spätzle, traditionally accompanied by sausages. A beloved everyday dish of Swabian cuisine.
Established fine-dining restaurant above Stuttgart, known for refined Swabian-influenced cuisine and panoramic views. A classic special-occasion choice.
Traditional upscale restaurant celebrated for regional specialties and an outstanding wine list. Elegant atmosphere with a strong Württemberg identity.
Well-known rustic wine tavern serving classic Swabian dishes in a cozy old-town setting. Good choice for Maultaschen and regional wine.
Airport prices are above city averages, but standard meals and coffee remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are commonly rounded up to the next EUR 1-2.
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