The cheapest and fastest buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
23
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 $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 23 buses that leave Stuttgart for Karlsruhe on Tue, Jun 16, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
FlixBus10:50 PM1h00Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof11:50 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM1h20Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:50 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM1h10Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe5:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM0h55Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM1h20Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe3:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM0h55Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM0h55Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe12:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 AM0h55Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof7:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM1h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 PM1h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe7:35 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Stuttgart to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (58m by bus vs 1h 15m by car) and save roughly $4 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $15 (€12)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 5:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 7:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 7:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 8:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 12:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 12:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 3:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 5:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 6:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h15 | 7:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 0h55 | 7:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 8:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 9:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 10:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 11:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 1:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 3:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 3:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe run on average 23 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 23 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 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Stuttgart to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $7 (€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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- 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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