The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ulm to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ulm to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Karlsruhe will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 17 buses that leave Ulm for Karlsruhe every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
8:001h50Ulm9:50Karlsruhe£81One-way0 changes
15:202h00Ulm17:20Karlsruhe£91One-way0 changes
6:502h00Ulm8:50Karlsruhe£91One-way0 changes
18:001h40Ulm19:40Karlsruhe£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:302h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße1:35Karlsruhe Hbf£121One-way0 changes
18:001h40Ulm19:40Karlsruhe£101One-way0 changes
8:001h50Ulm9:50Karlsruhe£81One-way0 changes
15:202h00Ulm17:20Karlsruhe£91One-way0 changes
6:502h00Ulm8:50Karlsruhe£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:302h05Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße1:35Karlsruhe Hbf£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ulm to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Karlsruhe 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 45m. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 136 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Ulm to Karlsruhe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Karlsruhe coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 3 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 5:45 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 9:45 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h30 | 11:10 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h20 | 11:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 11:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h20 | 17:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h15 | 19:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 23:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h25 | 23:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
30493 | 22:15 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 0:20 Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 0:30 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h10 | 1:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 2h05 | 1:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. or Centrotrans Eurolines to find the best option for your trip from Ulm to Karlsruhe.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. or Centrotrans Eurolines to find the best option for your trip from Ulm to Karlsruhe.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Ulm to Karlsruhe.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe
Buses from Ulm to Karlsruhe run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines from Ulm to KarlsruheYou can travel by bus between Ulm to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
BlaBlaCar
Centrotrans Eurolines
FAQs: Ulm to Karlsruhe coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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