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ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital art, changing exhibitions, and its influence on media art internationally.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 33 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1593 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyiv to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Karlsruhe will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 5 buses that leave Kyiv for Karlsruhe on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 1593 km distance in an average of 1 d 14 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 1 d 19 h 41 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 Kyiv to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $364.
Distance: 989 miles (1593 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $384 Average price | $363 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 47m Average total duration 37h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 27m Average total duration Fastest 29h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyiv to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $278 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyiv to Karlsruhe costing on average $384 (€310).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 17m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€86) compared to roughly $363 (€293) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $256 (€207). The journey takes 37h 17m versus 20h 56m 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 Euroticket, Infobus, Sindbad, EuroClub.
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 Infobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 41h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 40h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 35h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 37h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 34h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 39h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 38h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 38h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 36h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 38h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 43h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 44h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 43h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 41h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 41h26 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Karlsruhe buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:50 AM Kyiv | 33h10 | 3:00 PM Karlsruhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Kyiv | 41h45 | 1:15 PM Karlsruhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kyiv to Karlsruhe run on average 17 times per day, taking around 37h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 989 miles (1593 km) distance in 31h 10m.
Distance 989 miles (1593 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 31h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital art, changing exhibitions, and its influence on media art internationally.
Regional history museum inside Karlsruhe Palace, featuring archaeology, decorative arts, and cultural history collections from Baden and beyond.
Important fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern periods, especially strong in German, Dutch, and French painting.
Large park stretching behind the palace, ideal for relaxed walks, seasonal photos, and classic views that define Karlsruhe's green character.
Historic main square with the pyramid, town hall, and church frontage, serving as the symbolic and urban center of Karlsruhe.
Hilltop viewpoint above Durlach with broad views over Karlsruhe and the Rhine plain, popular for sunsets, photos, and short scenic outings.
Swabian-style pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, bread, and herbs, commonly served in broth or pan-fried. A beloved regional classic often found in Baden and Karlsruhe.
Soft egg noodles layered with cheese and topped with fried onions. This hearty southern German dish is popular across Baden-Württemberg and widely eaten in Karlsruhe.
Baden-style pot roast marinated in vinegar, wine, and spices, then braised until tender. It reflects the rich culinary traditions of the Baden region.
Traditional restaurant focused on Baden dishes and wines, appreciated for its classic interior and regional cooking.
Established hilltop restaurant with panoramic views, known for refined regional cuisine and a special-occasion atmosphere above Karlsruhe.
Well-known local brewery restaurant serving house beer and hearty Baden pub dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport is reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service; hand the tip directly when paying.
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