What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart?

About 40 miles (63 km) separate Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart start their journey at Südseite Hauptbahnhof and wind up at Stuttgart Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Stuttgart?

Once in Stuttgart, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mineral spas, State Theatre Stuttgart, Württemberg State Museum, Wilhelma and Stuttgart State Gallery.

Bus Karlsruhe to Stuttgart from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	7:55am	Kornwestheim	Cheapest
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	45m	2:05pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	1h 15m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	3:20am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 20m	4:25am	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 30m	7:55am	Kornwestheim	Cheapest
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	45m	2:05pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h	1:05am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	3:20am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h	4:50am	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	10:10am	Kornwestheim	Cheapest
Bus	2:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	3:20am	STR Airport	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	5:10am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	5:50am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h	7:35am	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 35m	10:10am	Kornwestheim	Cheapest
Bus	8:35pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	50m	9:25pm	Vaihingen Bf	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	3:20am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 20m	4:25am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	5:10am	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	1h 15m	8:20am	STR Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	6:20pm	Karlsruhe	1h 10m	7:30pm	STR Airport	Fastest

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Stuttgart on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Karlsruhe	1h 15m	8:20am	STR Airport	Cheapest
Bus	1:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	45m	2:05pm	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h	1:05am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	55m	3:20am	STR Airport	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	1h 20m	4:25am	STR Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $45	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $94	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $10	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 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

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart by bus

What is the travel distance from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$7

11/16

$8

Today

$6

11/18

$5

11/19

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$9

11/22

$7

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $12 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-18.