How far is Karlsruhe from Basel?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Basel is around 172 km (107 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Basel Central Station, in Basel.

Bus Karlsruhe to Basel from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 8mAverage Duration

170 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $92	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $26	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $32	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Basel?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Basel by bus

How far is Karlsruhe from Basel?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Basel is around 172 km (107 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Basel?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Basel Central Station, in Basel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$20

11-14

$23

Today

$23

11-16

$24

11-17

$20

11-18

$17

11-19

$18

11-20

$18

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Basel was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $44 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-18.