What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Freiburg?

About 74 miles (119 km) separate Karlsruhe and Freiburg.

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

If you're headed to Freiburg from Karlsruhe, chances are that your bus will leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Karlsruhe to Freiburg from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	1:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	4:55am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	9:50am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	12:05pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:15pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	4:55am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	2:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:10am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	9:50am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	12:05pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:15pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	1:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	4:55am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	2:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:10am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	9:45am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	12:05pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:15pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	1:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:10am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	2:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	4:55am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	9:45am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	12:05pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:15pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	1:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Freiburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	2:30am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	11:35pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	4:55am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	7:10am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 50m	9:50am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	12:05pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	5:15pm	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 40m	1:20am	Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:20 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Freiburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Freiburg. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $39	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $56	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $18	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Freiburg?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Freiburg

A - Busbahnhof ZOB am Freiburg Hauptbahnhof

B - Freiburg Hbf

C - Bushaltestelle Am Radacker

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Freiburg by bus

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Freiburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Freiburg?

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

$13

11/11

$12

Today

$13

11/13

$12

11/14

$14

11/15

$14

11/16

$14

11/17

$12

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Freiburg was searched and found on Nov 11, 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 Freiburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $17 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Freiburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-17.