- Must visit
Badisches Landesmuseum
Major regional museum inside Karlsruhe Palace, with archaeology, applied arts, and cultural history collections.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
15 h 31 m
Average duration
17 h 24 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
959 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Karlsruhe will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 26 buses that leave Warsaw for Karlsruhe on Wed, Jul 15, 2 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 959 km distance in an average of 17 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 31 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 18 h 5 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 Warsaw to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 595 miles (959 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price |
18h 47m Average total duration 18h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration Fastest 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Warsaw to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Karlsruhe costing on average $125 (€103).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 02:43AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:43AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 24h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 16h12 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 15h52 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 21h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 21h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:23PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 20h03 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 18h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:38PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 20h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 21h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:26PM | Duration 16h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 19h45 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 21h15 | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 19h05 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 19h25 | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 21h15 | 5:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 19h01 | 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:38 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 20h02 | 5:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:38 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 17h48 | 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 19h30 | 5:40 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 21h15 | 7:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h36 | 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 22h10 | 9:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 18h05 | 5:55 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 21h10 | 9:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h31 | 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 21h10 | 1:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 22h10 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 21h17 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 21h20 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 20h25 | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h30 | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 19h35 | 7:20 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:18 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 21h07 | 9:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 21h05 | 9:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 20h35 | 9:45 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Karlsruhe run on average 31 times per day, taking around 18h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 595 miles (959 km) distance in 15h 31m.
Distance 595 miles (959 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 31m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 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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Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) -> Marktplatz, Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw 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.

Most Warsaw to Karlsruhe buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Karlsruhe bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
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