What is the travel distance from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

Berlin and Karlsruhe are 328 miles (528 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe start their journey at Alexanderplatz and wind up at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), La Casserole (Baden-Baden), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden and Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe).

Bus Berlin to Karlsruhe from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	2:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	11h 5m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	14h 48m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	11h 50m	10:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Spandau	14h 35m	3:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
9:50am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 40m	10:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
11:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 10m	11:50pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	10h 20m	5:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	4:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 50m	1:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 46m	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
	10:05am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 15m	9:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

327 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $161	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $274	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $72	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Berlin

A
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, 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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Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$59

11/22

$37

Today

$72

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11/25

$34

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11/28

$38

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $109 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-25.