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

today

tomorrow

$19

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

$20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 20m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	9:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 50m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	5h 5m	10:00 PM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	9:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 40m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 50m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	3h 20m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	5h 5m	10:00 PM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	9:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 50m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	3h 20m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 25m	10:35 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/29/2026 10:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 20m	4:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	8:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 15m	2:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	6:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	9:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 40m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/31/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 0m	6:40 PM	Basel	Central Station	9:40 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 40m	1:05 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 50m	2:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	4h 25m	10:35 AM	Basel	Central Station	3:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Karlsruhe via Freiburg, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:40 PM
  
  Basel
  Central Station
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Freiburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Freiburg (Germany) at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Basel to Karlsruhe is $13 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Basel and Karlsruhe

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Basel to Karlsruhe. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Basel and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 22 buses from Basel to Karlsruhe, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Basel and Karlsruhe, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Basel to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Basel to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Basel to Karlsruhe starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Latest Bus	6:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	106.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Basel to Karlsruhe

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Basel for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$15

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$21

Sunday 08/09

$27

Monday 08/10

$20

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$16

Thursday 08/13

$16

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Basel to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from $14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Basel to Karlsruhe. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Basel to Karlsruhe, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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

All bus stations and stops in Basel and Karlsruhe

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

Heiliggeistkirche Bus Station

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Claraplatz Bus Station

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 Basel to Karlsruhe

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

FAQs about the Basel to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Basel Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 2h 40m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $46. 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 Basel to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Basel to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Basel to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Basel to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Basel starts at 1:05 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 Basel to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Basel for Karlsruhe starts at 6:40 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 Basel Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Basel 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 Basel and Karlsruhe?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Basel 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 7 daily trips between Basel 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 Basel to Karlsruhe?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Basel and Karlsruhe change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Basel and to Karlsruhe

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