What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Dortmund?

Karlsruhe and Dortmund are 288 km (179 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund.

Bus Karlsruhe to Dortmund from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Dortmund on November 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	8h 20m	4:35pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	6h 45m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	6h	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	7h 15m	6:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	8h 20m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

288 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $104	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $440	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $56	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Dortmund?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Dortmund?
Karlsruhe and Dortmund are 288 km (179 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
Buses departing from Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe will take you to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in Dortmund.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $43 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-12.