How far is Hamburg from Karlsruhe?

It's about 519 km (322 miles) from Hamburg to Karlsruhe.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Bus Hamburg to Karlsruhe from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Karlsruhe on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	17h 10m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 50m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	5:45am	HAM Airport	15h 35m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	21h 10m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:40 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

518 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $235	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $348	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$64 - $85	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe by bus

How far is Hamburg from Karlsruhe?
It's about 519 km (322 miles) from Hamburg to Karlsruhe.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $127 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-18.