How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe start from $11. The average price for this route is around $17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

The average bus travel time from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe is 1h, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Karlsruhe route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Stuttgart to Karlsruhe from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:30am	STR Airport	1h	6:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	STR Airport	1h	3:00am	Karlsruhe	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	45m	3:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:30am	STR Airport	1h	6:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Kornwestheim	1h 5m	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	STR Airport	55m	9:55pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	STR Airport	1h	3:40am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	4:45am	STR Airport	1h	5:45am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:20am	STR Airport	1h	8:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:39 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart 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 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

63 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $48	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $127	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
E
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe start from $11. The average price for this route is around $17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
The average bus travel time from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe is 1h, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Karlsruhe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$8

11-28

$12

Today

$14

11-30

$11

12-01

$8

12-02

$8

12-03

$7

12-04

$9

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $43 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-12-03.