Bus Dortmund to Karlsruhe - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dortmund to Karlsruhe from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$26

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$30

Saturday

$28

Sunday

$32

Monday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	12:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/1/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 0m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	3:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/1/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/2/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/1/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/1/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/4/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/4/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	6h 10m	6:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/4/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/5/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 35m	12:35 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/4/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/4/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	3:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/4/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/5/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/3/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 9/3/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/3/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	12:35 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/5/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/5/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 10m	6:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/5/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/6/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 0m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	3:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/5/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/6/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/5/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/5/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/3/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 9/3/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/3/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 10m	6:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/6/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 35m	12:35 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/6/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/6/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	3:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/6/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/6/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/6/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/7/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	6h 10m	6:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	12:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/7/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 35m	12:35 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/7/2026 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	9:15 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	3:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe is $17 on 9/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dortmund and Karlsruhe

See here how frequent the connections between Dortmund and Karlsruhe are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Dortmund to Karlsruhe. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dortmund and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 buses from Dortmund to Karlsruhe, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dortmund and Karlsruhe, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dortmund to Karlsruhe starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	178.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dortmund for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/01/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$26

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

$30

Saturday 09/05

$27

Sunday 09/06

$32

Monday 09/07

$25

Tuesday 09/08

$24

Wednesday 09/09

$22

Thursday 09/10

$25

Friday 09/11

$27

Saturday 09/12

$32

Sunday 09/13

$36

Monday 09/14

$20

Tuesday 09/15

$20

Wednesday 09/16

$18

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

$27

Saturday 09/19

$26

Sunday 09/20

$26

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$17

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dortmund to Karlsruhe, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dortmund 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 bus from Dortmund 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 buses from Dortmund to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Karlsruhe

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dortmund and Karlsruhe.

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Bockumweg Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Kühler Krug Train Station

Bannwaldallee Station

Barbarossa Square Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dortmund to Karlsruhe? Or which bus companies serve the route Dortmund to Karlsruhe? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Dortmund Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 8h 15m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Karlsruhe.

On average, how many connections are available from Dortmund to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dortmund to Karlsruhe take?

The fastest bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Dortmund starts at 5:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Dortmund for Karlsruhe starts at 9:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dortmund Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Dortmund 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.

What can I take with me on the Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus route?

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 Dortmund Karlsruhe bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dortmund 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 traveling 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 Dortmund to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dortmund and to Karlsruhe

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