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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dortmund and Karlsruhe takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 22m
Duration
381 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus times

Buses run twice daily between Dortmund and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 11:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 2:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dortmund to Karlsruhe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h.

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