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What is the best way to travel from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 50m
£4
£5
27
Train
0h 48m
£14
£14
76
Car
0h 40m
£4
£6
9

What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Stuttgart?

You can reach Karlsruhe with just £4 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £4
Friday
from £4
Saturday
from £4
Sunday
from £4
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £4
Wednesday
from £8

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 5m
    0
    09:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:40
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    11:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    13:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    09:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    10:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    10:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    10:59
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    11:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    12:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    01:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:55
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    15:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    14:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    0h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    07:50
    Stuttgart
    08:30
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    06:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    05:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    06:40
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    07:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 3m
    0
    00:16
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    01:19
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 27m
    0
    05:59
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    07:26
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    07:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    08:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    08:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    0h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart
    18:50
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    10:30
    Stuttgart
    11:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    12:20
    Stuttgart
    13:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    12:40
    Stuttgart
    13:40
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 58m
    0
    00:16
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    01:14
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 17m
    0
    00:19
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    04:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 30m
    0
    05:10
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    06:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 12m
    0
    05:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    06:44
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8

What are the fastest trips from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart in just 0h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 0h 48m
Friday
from 0h 55m
Saturday
from 0h 40m
Sunday
from 0h 50m
Monday
from 1h 0m
Tuesday
from 0h 58m
Wednesday
from 1h 0m

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    09:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    10:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    10:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    10:59
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    11:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 48m
    0
    11:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    12:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 5m
    0
    09:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:40
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    11:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    13:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:55
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    01:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    02:25
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    07:50
    Stuttgart
    08:30
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    06:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    07:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    05:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    06:40
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    0h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    14:30
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    15:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    14:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 3m
    0
    00:16
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    01:19
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    07:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    08:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    08:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    09:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    09:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    10:36
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    0h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    22:50
    Stuttgart
    Vaihingen Station
    23:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    10:30
    Stuttgart
    11:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    16:30
    Stuttgart
    17:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    17:50
    Stuttgart
    18:50
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    12:20
    Stuttgart
    13:20
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 58m
    0
    00:16
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    01:14
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 12m
    0
    05:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    06:44
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 12m
    0
    06:32
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    07:44
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 30m
    0
    05:10
    Stuttgart
    Central Station
    06:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1h 0m
    0
    23:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    00:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £4

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:00
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe

What are the most popular stations in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe?

In Stuttgart, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vaihingen Station or Marconistraße Bus Stop, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £4 with a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 0h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Stuttgart and Karlsruhe are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Weilimdorf or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Stuttgart Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

The most popular companies between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe

How can I reach Karlsruhe from Stuttgart?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Stuttgart.

How far is Karlsruhe from Stuttgart?

The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is 62.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 11 kgs, and a flight 15 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe with just £4 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 0h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Stuttgart and to Karlsruhe

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Stuttgart and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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