Bus Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	3:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:05 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/5/2026 3:40:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 10m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	10:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/5/2026 8:20:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 35m	2:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	4:40 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/5/2026 2:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 55m	3:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/5/2026 3:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	2h 10m	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/5/2026 6:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 15m	6:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:55 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/6/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	11:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	1:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/6/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/6/2026 6:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 10m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	10:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/6/2026 8:20:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/6/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 15m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	3:55 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/6/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/6/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 15m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/8/2026 5:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 15m	6:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:55 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 15m	11:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	1:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/8/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	10:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/8/2026 8:20:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	11:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	2:10 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/9/2026 11:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	10:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/9/2026 8:20:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 15m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	3:55 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/9/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/9/2026 3:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 25m	10:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/9/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 30m	11:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	2:10 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/10/2026 11:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 15m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	3:55 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/10/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 10m	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/10/2026 3:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 15m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/10/2026 5:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 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	11:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	2:10 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/11/2026 11:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 10m	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/11/2026 3:50:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 15m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/11/2026 5:55:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/11/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 25m	10:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 5/11/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main is $8 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 37 buses from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main in one click! Book your bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	2h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:05 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	77.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Karlsruhe for Frankfurt am Main: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$11

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$10

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$10

Wednesday 05/13

$10

Thursday 05/14

$19

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

$10

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$10

Thursday 05/21

$10

Friday 05/22

$10

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$11

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

$11

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

$11

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

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

With a price starting from $8, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, with $8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main

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

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main? Compare all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

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

FAQs about the Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 2h 30m to reach Frankfurt am Main. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

On average, how many connections are available from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main each day?

Every day, the Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe starts at 2:05 PM. 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main?

The latest bus trip departing from Karlsruhe for Frankfurt am Main starts at 11:55 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 Karlsruhe Frankfurt am Main route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main 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 Karlsruhe Frankfurt am Main 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 Karlsruhe Frankfurt am Main 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 Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Karlsruhe and to Frankfurt am Main

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