- Must visit
Badisches Landesmuseum
Major regional museum inside Karlsruhe Palace, with archaeology, applied arts, and cultural history collections.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 33 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Karlsruhe will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 20 buses that leave Prague for Karlsruhe on Wed, Jul 15, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 452 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 43m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 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 Prague to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Karlsruhe costing on average $104 (€86).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $114 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€54). The journey takes 6h 43m versus 5h 2m 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, Infobus.
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 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 11h32 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 10h57 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Karlsruhe buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 9h20 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 8h45 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h40 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h55 | 3:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 11h10 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h15 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
7185502 | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h00 | 3:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 8h45 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h35 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 8h10 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h00 | 10:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h25 | 1:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h50 | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 11h35 | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h35 | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h35 | 7:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 9h55 | 7:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h50 | 9:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 10h25 | 9:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h05 | 9:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h50 | 9:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague to Karlsruhe run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
Major regional museum inside Karlsruhe Palace, with archaeology, applied arts, and cultural history collections.
Leading center for art and media with exhibitions on digital culture, contemporary art, and immersive technology.
State art museum showing works from old masters to modern periods in a distinguished historic setting.
Grand central square lined with major buildings and the city pyramid, ideal for orientation and architecture.
Large landscaped park behind the palace with tree-lined paths, gardens, and space for relaxed walks.
Wooded hill and lookout area above Durlach, popular for walks, sunsets, and broad views of the Rhine plain.
A hearty Baden potato soup, often finished with cream and herbs. It is a regional comfort dish common across Baden homes and inns.
Thin pancakes sliced into strips and served in clear beef broth. Popular in Baden and Swabia, it is a classic starter in traditional restaurants.
Handmade egg noodles from nearby Swabian tradition, often served with cheese or lentils. Widely eaten in Karlsruhe and across Baden-Württemberg.
Michelin-starred fine dining with creative tasting menus and polished service. Best for a high-end meal showcasing modern German cuisine.
Traditional Baden restaurant in a historic setting, known for regional classics, seasonal menus, and a refined but welcoming atmosphere.
Established brewery venue serving house beers and hearty German dishes. Lively, casual atmosphere popular for local food and social evenings.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while transit is affordable and many casual meals stay reasonably priced.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

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