Coach Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe from £6

Which bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£6

tomorrow

£10

Monday

£7

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£6

Thursday

£6

Friday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	17:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/08/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 15m	21:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	23:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/08/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 35m	11:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	13:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/08/2026 11:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/08/2026 08:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	09:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 25m	02:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	05:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/08/2026 02:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 15m	08:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/08/2026 08:55:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 03/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/08/2026 08:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 03/08/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	17:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/08/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 03/08/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 15m	21:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	23:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/08/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 03/08/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 20m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	03:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/08/2026 00:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 04/08/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 0m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/08/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 04/08/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/08/2026 08:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 04/08/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	09:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 04/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	15:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	18:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/08/2026 15:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 0m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/08/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/08/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/08/2026 08:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/08/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	09:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 15m	08:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/08/2026 08:55:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 0m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/08/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/08/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 30m	08:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/08/2026 08:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/08/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	09:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	21:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/08/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/08/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	17:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/08/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/08/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	2h 0m	20:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:00	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/08/2026 20:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/08/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	22:30	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/08/2026 20:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/08/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 15m	08:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	11:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/08/2026 08:55:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/08/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is £6 on 29/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 46 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe, with 13 offers.

All facts for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel daily 18 times by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe in one click. Book your Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe bus ticket starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	10:30
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	18 Ø
Distance	124.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

Every day, 18 buses from 2 coach companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Karlsruhe. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/07

Tuesday 28/07

Wednesday 29/07

Thursday 30/07

Friday 31/07

Saturday 01/08

£14

Sunday 02/08

£10

Monday 03/08

£8

Tuesday 04/08

£8

Wednesday 05/08

£6

Thursday 06/08

£8

Friday 07/08

£7

Saturday 08/08

£6

Sunday 09/08

£7

Monday 10/08

£9

Tuesday 11/08

£7

Wednesday 12/08

£6

Thursday 13/08

£7

Friday 14/08

£6

Saturday 15/08

£8

Sunday 16/08

£7

Monday 17/08

£7

Tuesday 18/08

£7

Wednesday 19/08

£7

Thursday 20/08

£6

Friday 21/08

£6

Saturday 22/08

£6

Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £6, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe

Here is a map with all coach stations in Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Central Station

Mannheimer Str 6

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

South Station

Diesterwegplatz

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Barbarossa Square Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe? Compare all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Karlsruhe.

How many connections are available for the Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Karlsruhe from Frankfurt am Main take?

The quickest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus to Karlsruhe departs from Frankfurt am Main at 10:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus to Karlsruhe departs from Frankfurt am Main at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe route?

Passengers looking to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Karlsruhe from Frankfurt am Main?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 18 daily trips between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Karlsruhe

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!