How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Thu, Apr 02
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
TGV
BlaBlaCar Bus
FlixTrain
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
TGV
BlaBlaCar Bus
FlixTrain
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 77 miles (125 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus

$20

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM2h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51510
    6:30 PM2h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:00 PMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71
    10:22 AM1h01
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:03 PM1h23
    Frankfurt South station
    3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:03 PM1h24
    Frankfurt South station
    7:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9556 · S9
    8:53 AM1h55
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:48 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM2h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM2h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:15 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
Apr 02
Fri
Apr 03
Sat
Apr 04
Sun
Apr 05
Mon
Apr 06
Tue
Apr 07
Wed
Apr 08
Thu
Apr 09
Fri
Apr 10
Sat
Apr 11
Sun
Apr 12
Mon
Apr 13
Tue
Apr 14
Wed
Apr 15
Thu
Apr 16
Fri
Apr 17
Sat
Apr 18
Sun
Apr 19
Mon
Apr 20
Tue
Apr 21
Wed
Apr 22

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, 71,11% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe:

A train is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is approximately 77 miles (125 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to KarlsruheHow to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone