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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 52 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
806 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Karlsruhe will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 16 buses that leave Budapest for Karlsruhe every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 806 km distance in an average of 13 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Budapest to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 806 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price |
14h 34m Average total duration 14h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration Fastest 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Karlsruhe coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:15 Budapest | 13h45 | 09:00 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:20 Budapest | 15h20 | 12:40 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:45 Budapest | 19h30 | 17:15 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h50 | 16:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h10 | 18:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 05:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h35 | 18:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h55 | 22:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h50 | 23:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 09:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h15 | 23:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h50 | 23:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 18h05 | 05:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h00 | 02:40 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h55 | 02:40 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Karlsruhe
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Buses from Budapest to Karlsruhe run on average 17 times per day, taking around 14h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £37 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 806 km distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 806 km |
Average bus duration 14h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus from Budapest to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Karlsruhe coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Karlsruhe by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2). When arriving in Karlsruhe, you can end your route in coach stations like Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hbf.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Karlsruhe
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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