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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Karlsruhe to Madrid
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1348 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlsruhe to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Madrid will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £94.
Of the 4 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Madrid every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1348 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 4 h 35 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 Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £167.
Distance: 1348 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
24h 56m Average total duration 24h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlsruhe to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Madrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 37h10 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 37h30 | 07:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
| 51510 · 4821 | 20:05 Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 27h35 | 23:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 32h45 | 07:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 32h25 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
| 01:45 Karlsruhe | 28h05 | 05:50 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:05 Karlsruhe | 28h35 | 06:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:50 Karlsruhe | 27h30 | 13:20 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Madrid
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1348 km distance in 26h 15m.
Distance 1348 km |
Average bus duration 24h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 26h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Karlsruhe to MadridYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe to Madrid with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £55. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Karlsruhe to Madrid coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe and Madrid
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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