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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 37 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
441 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Karlsruhe will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 6 buses that leave Paris for Karlsruhe on Mon, May 25, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 441 km distance in an average of 7 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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.
304927:15 PM7h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$831One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:55 PM8h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM7h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM8h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM7h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 AM7h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1091One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$831One-way0 transfers
- 304927:15 PM7h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM8h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paris to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Paris to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Karlsruhe costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $162 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $106 (€85). The journey takes 7h 7m versus 5h 43m 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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.
Paris to Karlsruhe Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Live departures
Paris to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Karlsruhe buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h35 | 8:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h20 | 12:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h55 | 2:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 30492 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h50 | 3:05 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h05 | 4:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Karlsruhe
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Buses from Paris to Karlsruhe run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 274 miles (441 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 274 miles (441 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) from Paris to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Paris to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses Paris to Karlsruhe
Daily buses depart from Paris to Karlsruhe. Travelers can choose between direct connections with travel times around 7:00 am to 8:45 am and connecting flights with a change in Brussels, Strasbourg or Paris.
Which bus companies travel from Paris to Karlsruhe?
If you want to travel by bus from Paris to Karlsruhe, you can choose between Flixbus, Ouibus and Eurolines.
How long does the bus journey from Paris to Karlsruhe take?
The bus from Paris to Karlsruhe is a direct connection between 7:00 and 8:45 hours. Connections with two transfers in Brussels and Strasbourg take about 16:30 hours to 21:30 hours. The travel time for journeys with transfers in Paris is about 11:00 hours
.How often can you take the bus from Paris to Karlsruhe?
On the Paris - Karlsruhe route there are about seven to 15 buses, depending on the day of the week. From the late morning there is a departure possibility at least every 1:30 hours and in the evening at least every 3:15 hours.
Bus stations on the route Paris - Karlsruhe?
At which bus station does the bus depart from in Paris? Many buses start at Quai de Bercy. From the Gare de Paris Bercy, which is within walking distance, the city centre is 0:10 hours by metro. Another starting point is the Gare Routière Galliéni. This is the international bus station, which is about 0:15 hours from the city centre by metro.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Karlsruhe? Fernbuses arrive at the stop at the centrally located Karlsruhe main station.
FAQs: Bus from Paris to Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- 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).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Karlsruhe
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
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