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Trip Overview

The average bus between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 34m
Duration
394 km
Distance
€41
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus10h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus10h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus7h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf? 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 Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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