The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 24 buses that leave Stuttgart for Karlsruhe every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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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Compare train and coach for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 63 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Karlsruhe coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 06:20 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 07:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 09:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:55 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 10:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:00 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 10:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 11:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h10 | 13:40 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 14:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 14:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h15 | 15:45 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 16:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h05 | 18:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 18:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 19:15 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 19:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 20:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 22:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h20 | 22:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 1h00 | 22:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0h55 | 23:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 23:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 02:40 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:45 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 04:45 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h00 | 05:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h15 | 06:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:00 Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 0h55 | 06:55 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
Buses from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe run on average 24 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 55m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Stuttgart to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stuttgart to Karlsruhe coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB and Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe. 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 Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB, which is located around 9.1 miles (14.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Local Bakery (in the station)
- Available outside the station for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, X3 Train: S2, S3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Swabian Delights (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, 828 Train: S2, S3
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