What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Dresden?

The distance covered from Karlsruhe to Dresden is 446 km (277 miles).

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

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

Bus Karlsruhe to Dresden from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Dresden on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	8h 20m	8:40pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	9h 55m	6:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 25m	7:25am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	11h 30m	11:00am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	12h 30m	12:25pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Dresden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

445 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $116	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $394	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $85	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11341 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $48

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Dresden?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Dresden by bus

What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Dresden?
The distance covered from Karlsruhe to Dresden is 446 km (277 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Dresden?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Neustadt, in Dresden.

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 Dresden was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $63 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Dresden?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 55m	Avg Price$59	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 40m	Avg Price$145	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h 20m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures5