What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Karlsruhe?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Flights to Karlsruhe from Madrid. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Madrid?
You can reach Karlsruhe with just £52 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus29h 55m023:50Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T405:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 21/03/2026 23:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
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FlixBus29h 0m020:50MadridSur Bus Station01:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 20:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
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FlixBus30h 20m023:25MadridSur Bus Station05:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 23:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
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BlaBlaCar Bus28h 35m022:30MadridSur Bus Station03:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 22:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Air Serbia18h 0m014:05Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport08:05Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 22/03/2026 14:05:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Ryanair15h 50m006:10Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T422:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 06:10:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Iberia Express22h 40m023:00Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T421:40Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Iberia Express goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 23:00:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 24/03/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
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Aeronova6h 5m006:35Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T412:40Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aeronova goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 06:35:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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EasyJet Airline11h 30m010:30Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T422:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 10:30:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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BlaBlaCar Bus26h 15m008:35MadridSur Bus Station10:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 25/03/2026 08:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Madrid to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe from Madrid in just 6h 5m with a Flight from Aeronova. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar Bus28h 35m022:30MadridSur Bus Station03:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 22:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
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FlixBus29h 0m020:50MadridSur Bus Station01:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 20:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus29h 5m006:30MadridSur Bus Station11:35KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 21/03/2026 06:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 5m
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FlixBus29h 55m023:50Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T405:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 21/03/2026 23:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Air Serbia18h 0m014:05Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport08:05Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 22/03/2026 14:05:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Aeronova6h 5m006:35Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T412:40Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aeronova goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 06:35:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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EasyJet Airline11h 30m010:30Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T422:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 10:30:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Air Nostrum12h 20m007:45Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T420:05Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Nostrum goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 07:45:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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Ryanair15h 50m006:10Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport - T422:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Madrid Airport - T4, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/03/2026 06:10:00 to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Fastest Flights Monday
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BlaBlaCar Bus26h 15m008:35MadridSur Bus Station10:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 25/03/2026 08:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Madrid to Karlsruhe
What are the most popular stations in Madrid and Karlsruhe?
In Madrid, you will usually depart from Atocha Train Station, Chamartin Train Station or Sur Bus Station, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Madrid? With 3 connections between 2 Carpool, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Madrid and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £52 with a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Aeronova: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 6h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Madrid and Karlsruhe are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Air Serbia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Madrid and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Delicias or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Madrid to Karlsruhe?
The most popular companies between Madrid and Karlsruhe, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Air Serbia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
Airlines: Air Serbia, Ryanair, Iberia Express and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Madrid to Karlsruhe
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madrid to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Madrid to Karlsruhe
How can I reach Karlsruhe from Madrid?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Madrid.
How far is Karlsruhe from Madrid?
The distance between Madrid and Karlsruhe is 1,348.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madrid and Karlsruhe?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 36 kgs of CO2, a train 47 kgs, a car 229 kgs, and a flight 332 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Madrid to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe with just £52 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Karlsruhe?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 6h 5m with a Flight from Aeronova.
More routes to Madrid and to Karlsruhe
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madrid and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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