The cheapest and fastest buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 30 buses that leave Stuttgart for Karlsruhe on Fri, Dec 05, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 55 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 1:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 2:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 4:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 6:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 6:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 7:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 7:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 10:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 11:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 2:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 4:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 5:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h15 | 6:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 0h55 | 6:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 7:20 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 10:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 11:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe run on average 24 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Stuttgart to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.

When departing from Stuttgart, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB and Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe. When arriving in Karlsruhe, you can end your trip in bus stations like Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hbf.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB, which is located around 9.1 miles (14.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe, follow these tips:
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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 Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Local Bakery (in the station)
- Available outside the station for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, X3 Train: S2, S3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Swabian Delights (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, 828 Train: S2, S3
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