How far is Karlsruhe from Basel?

The distance separating Karlsruhe and Basel is 107 miles (172 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Basel leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fondation Beyeler, BaselCard, Basel exhibition centre, Zoo Basel and Kunstmuseum Basel.

Bus Karlsruhe to Basel from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	5:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 45m	5:15pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Basel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	2:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 40m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	2h 55m	3:50am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	8:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 15m	1:40pm	Basel SBB	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 8mAverage Duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $64	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $18	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $23	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Basel?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Basel 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

11/13

$14

11/14

$16

Today

$16

11/16

$17

11/17

$14

11/18

$12

11/19

$12

11/20

$12

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Basel was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $31 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-18.