Bus Munich to Karlsruhe: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Munich to Karlsruhe

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

today

$15

tomorrow

$20

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$27

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/21/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/22/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:15 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/21/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/21/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 55m	10:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	1:55 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/21/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/21/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 0m	4:15 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/21/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/21/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/23/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	3:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/22/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/22/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/22/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/22/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 50m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/22/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/23/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/24/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/23/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/23/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 50m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/23/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/23/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 45m	12:45 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/23/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/23/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/24/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 50m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/24/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/24/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/25/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	3:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/24/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/24/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Munich to Karlsruhe via Stuttgart Airport, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  3h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Stuttgart Airport
  Stuttgart Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/22/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Stuttgart Airport
  Stuttgart Airport
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 5/22/2026 11:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/23/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/25/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/26/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 35m	3:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/25/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/25/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/25/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/25/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 50m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/25/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/27/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/26/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/26/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 35m	3:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/26/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/26/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:15 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	12:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/28/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 5m	5:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 35m	3:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/27/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 50m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 5/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/27/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Munich to Karlsruhe is $15 on 5/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Munich and Karlsruhe

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Munich to Karlsruhe. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Munich and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 61 buses from Munich to Karlsruhe, while Night sees the fewest connections between Munich and Karlsruhe, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Munich to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Munich to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Munich to Karlsruhe starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	157.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Munich to Karlsruhe

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Munich for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$19

Friday 05/22

$24

Saturday 05/23

$26

Sunday 05/24

$27

Monday 05/25

$27

Tuesday 05/26

$25

Wednesday 05/27

$21

Thursday 05/28

$23

Friday 05/29

$23

Saturday 05/30

$23

Sunday 05/31

$24

Monday 06/01

$24

Tuesday 06/02

$23

Wednesday 06/03

$20

Thursday 06/04

$26

Friday 06/05

$25

Saturday 06/06

$25

Sunday 06/07

$17

Monday 06/08

$19

Tuesday 06/09

$15

Wednesday 06/10

$17

Thursday 06/11

$17

Friday 06/12

$16

Saturday 06/13

The cheapest time to travel from Munich to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from $15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Munich to Karlsruhe. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Munich to Karlsruhe, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Munich and Karlsruhe

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

Central Bus Station

Arnulfstraße 21

Fröttmaning Bus Station

Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21

Lenbachplatz Bus Stop

Schwabing Nordfriedhof Bus Stop

Ungererstraße 128

Trade Fair Bus Stop

Willy-Brandt-Allee 11

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Munich to Karlsruhe

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

FAQs about the Munich to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Munich Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 3h 50m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $69. 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 Munich to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Munich to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Munich to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Munich to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Munich starts at 8:15 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 Munich to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Munich for Karlsruhe starts at 9:20 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 Munich Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Munich to Karlsruhe, 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 Munich and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Munich 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 19 daily trips between Munich 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Munich to Karlsruhe?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Munich and to Karlsruhe

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