Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 54 m
Buses on 05 Sept
29
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 29 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, including 29 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 125 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 22:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h05 | 0:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h45 | 0:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:40 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 3:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h30 | 3:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 3:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h25 | 5:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 6:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h50 | 6:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h45 | 7:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h25 | 7:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h35 | 8:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 8:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h00 | 10:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 11:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h55 | 13:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 13:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h35 | 13:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 16:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h45 | 18:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h15 | 18:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 20:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h55 | 21:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h25 | 21:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 22:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h00 | 22:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 22:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h15 | 22:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 22:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 23:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 125 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 125 km |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
A major collection on Baden’s history, culture and global artefacts inside Karlsruhe Palace. A strong first stop for understanding the region and city.
An interactive museum on media art and digital culture in a landmark industrial complex. Ideal for contemporary art, sound and technology exhibitions.
A leading art museum with works from past centuries to modern pieces. The broad collection and central location make it an easy cultural highlight.
The grand central square lined with historic buildings, the pyramid and fountains. It is the city’s main meeting point and a practical base for sightseeing.
This vast landscaped park behind the palace is ideal for walks, picnics and seasonal events. It offers one of Karlsruhe’s most relaxed urban green spaces.
A lively shopping street with cafés, shops and everyday city life. Walk here to experience modern Karlsruhe between the market square and Ettlinger Tor.
A Swabian-Baden pasta dish of filled noodle pockets, usually with minced meat and spinach. Common across south-west Germany and a staple in local inns.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese or lentils. They are a beloved comfort food throughout Baden-Württemberg.
A thin Baden-style potato soup, often enriched with vegetables and stock. It is a traditional everyday dish in the region around Karlsruhe.
Refined modern dining in an elegant setting at Hotel Der Blaue Reiter, known for carefully plated tasting menus and polished service.
Stylish long-running restaurant in Durlach with seasonal menus and a polished take on regional and European cooking.
Traditional Baden brewery restaurant serving hearty regional dishes and house beer in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the city centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transport is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but not as low-cost as smaller regional towns.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) -> Marktplatz, Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof). ATMs are aTMs available within the station vicinity.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible with ramps available.
Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang). ATMs are available at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang).
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang).
Available at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang): The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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