Bus Tickets from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

Compare 3 ways to go from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

Bus
Average PriceUS$26 - US$72Average Duration6h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$31 - US$273Average Duration5h 25m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$38 - US$38Average Duration5h 10m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
US$38Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salzburg to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance371 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Salzburg to Karlsruhe Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salzburg - Karlsruhe

  1. What is the travel distance from Salzburg to Karlsruhe?

    Salzburg and Karlsruhe are 370 km (230 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salzburg to Karlsruhe?

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

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salzburg to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of US$31

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

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$49 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually UIVK 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

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Train from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

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