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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£58
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£71
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
17 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
18 h 11 m
Buses on 09 Oct
16
Distance
977 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlsruhe to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Barcelona will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
On Fri 09 Oct, we found 16 buses from Karlsruhe to Barcelona, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 977 km distance in an average of 18 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Karlsruhe to Barcelona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 18h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 977 km distance in 17h 0m.
Distance 977 km |
Average bus duration 18h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 0m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Barcelona coaches for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 21h20 | 7:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 15:29 Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h26 | 10:55 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 15:29 Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h51 | 10:20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h45 | 10:55 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h10 | 10:20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h50 | 18:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 23h15 | 23:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
| Friday 9 October | |||||
30493 · 3141 | 0:25 Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 23h20 | 23:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h35 | 20:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 22h15 | 23:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 22h05 | 2:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 25h05 | 7:40 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 24h40 | 7:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 23h15 | 8:15 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 changes | |
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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Barcelona buses use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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