Bus Rotterdam to Karlsruhe: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

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

today

$37

tomorrow

$41

Saturday

$45

Sunday

$65

Monday

Tuesday

$33

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 0m	6:05 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 6:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	10h 35m	9:35 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	12h 55m	3:55 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	4:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 3:55:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	13h 5m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	10h 35m	9:35 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	13h 5m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 40m	9:10 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	10h 35m	9:35 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	12h 0m	6:05 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 6:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	7:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	8:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	11h 45m	1:05 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- RegioJet
  
  11h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 3:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 40m	9:10 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	11h 40m	9:45 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:05 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	13h 5m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe via Delft, you can save more than $-12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 25m
  
  Rotterdam
  
  8 mi
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Delft
  Krakeelpolderweg
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $77
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Krakeelpolderweg, Delft (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Did you know that if you travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- RegioJet
  
  11h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 3:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 10:20:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 5m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	1:25 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	11h 40m	9:45 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	12h 0m	6:05 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 6:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	11h 30m	9:35 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 6/10/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is $30 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 buses from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	9h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	265.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rotterdam for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$37

Friday 06/05

$71

Saturday 06/06

$45

Sunday 06/07

$82

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

$33

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$36

Saturday 06/13

$36

Sunday 06/14

$43

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$31

Wednesday 06/17

$31

Thursday 06/18

$31

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$34

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

$30

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

$34

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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

All bus stations and stops in Rotterdam and Karlsruhe

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

Central Bus Station

Conradstraat

Feyenoord Stadium

Van Zandvlietplein 1

Central Station

Stationsplein

Zuidplein Bus Szpü

Gooilandsingel 21

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6

Durlach Train Station

Knielingen Train Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe? Compare all modes of transports from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

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

FAQs about the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Rotterdam Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 13h 5m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $121. 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Rotterdam starts at 12:20 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Rotterdam for Karlsruhe starts at 10:05 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 Rotterdam Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Karlsruhe?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Rotterdam and to Karlsruhe

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