4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Karlsruhe to Basel
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 3 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Basel every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlsruhe to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 172 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Karlsruhe to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Basel coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 09:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h15 | 12:40 Basel, Bahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h10 | 16:40 Basel, Bahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h40 | 23:45 Basel, Bahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Basel
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Basel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Karlsruhe to BaselYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe to Basel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Karlsruhe to Basel coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Karlsruhe, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe, Main train station (Forecourt). When arriving in Basel, you can end your trip in coach stations like Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Basel Bad Bf.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe and Basel
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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