How far is Munich from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Munich and Karlsruhe is around 254 km (158 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB Hackerbrücke, in Munich, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Bus Munich to Karlsruhe from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 15m	11:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	9:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h	8:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 30m	12:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	12:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 15m	1:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Munich Fröttmaning	4h 15m	9:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 30m	3:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	9:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	2:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 20m	5:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 35m	7:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h	8:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 30m	3:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	9:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 50m	10:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	2:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h	4:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 30m	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	9:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 50m	10:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	2:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 30m	3:00am	Karlsruhe	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	9:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 50m	10:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	2:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h	4:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Karlsruhe on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	11:45am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	3:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 35m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 5m	9:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:15am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	12:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	3h 55m	2:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h	4:45pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	4h 20m	5:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich 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 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

254 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $106	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $280	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $54	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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Cleanliness4.3

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Where are the popular stops in Munich and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Munich

A - ZOB Hackerbrücke

B - Munich Airport

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Munich to Karlsruhe by bus

How far is Munich from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Munich and Karlsruhe is around 254 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Munich to Karlsruhe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB Hackerbrücke, in Munich, and end it at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$30

11-11

$28

Today

$25

11-13

$24

11-14

$28

11-15

$28

11-16

$28

11-17

$27

The cheapest trip from Munich to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $63 for a bus ticket from Munich to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 55m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 26m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures12