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ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital exhibitions in a former industrial hall. One of Karlsruhe’s signature cultural venues.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Karlsruhe will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 14 buses that leave Ulm for Karlsruhe on Fri, Jun 19, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Ulm to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Karlsruhe costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 0m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Karlsruhe buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:35 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 5:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h30 | 10:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h30 | 11:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 11:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h20 | 5:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h15 | 7:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h55 | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h25 | 11:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h20 | 12:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
30493 | 10:15 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 12:20 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 1:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 1:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ulm to Karlsruhe run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 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 exhibitions in a former industrial hall. One of Karlsruhe’s signature cultural venues.
State museum in Karlsruhe Palace with archaeology, decorative arts, and regional history collections. A key stop for understanding Baden’s past.
Important fine arts museum with European paintings from several centuries. A core destination for classical art lovers in the city.
Large palace park ideal for walking, relaxing, and classic views back toward Karlsruhe Palace. A favorite green space for locals and visitors.
Historic central square with the Karlsruhe Pyramid, shops, and civic buildings. One of the city’s main meeting points.
Hill area above Durlach known for panoramic views, sunset photos, and one of the most popular scenic spots around Karlsruhe.
Large Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, often served in broth or pan-fried. A beloved regional staple commonly found in Baden-Württemberg.
Soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. This comforting southern German dish is popular across the region and widely eaten in Karlsruhe.
A thin, crisp tart from the Upper Rhine area, traditionally topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. It is closely associated with nearby Alsace and Baden food culture.
Well-regarded modern fine dining restaurant offering creative tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional Baden restaurant known for regional dishes, local wines, and a classic rustic atmosphere in central Karlsruhe.
Established venue in a historic industrial-style setting, popular for upscale regional and seasonal cuisine with a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during fairs and peak periods.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for counter service.
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