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

today

$35

tomorrow

$43

Saturday

$41

Sunday

$45

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:30 PM	Dresden	Train Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/23/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	10h 25m	11:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/23/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	5:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/23/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	11h 5m	8:15 PM	Dresden	Train Station	7:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/23/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	12h 30m	11:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	12:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/23/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	5:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:30 PM	Dresden	Train Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	10h 16m	11:59 PM	Dresden	Train Station	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 11:59:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 16m
FlixBus	9h 0m	12:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station	9:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	12h 0m	3:15 AM	Dresden	Train Station	3:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 40m	12:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	9:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	9h 0m	12:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station	9:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	5:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:30 PM	Dresden	Train Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	10h 16m	11:59 PM	Dresden	Train Station	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/25/2026 11:59:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 16m	11:59 PM	Dresden	Train Station	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 16m
FlixBus	9h 0m	12:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station	9:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	5:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	10h 25m	11:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	9:25 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	8h 40m	12:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	9:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/26/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Dresden to Karlsruhe via Zwickau, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Dresden
  Train Station
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Zwickau
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/24/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Zwickau (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:50 PM
  
  Zwickau
  Central Station
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Zwickau (Germany) at 7/24/2026 2:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 40m	12:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	9:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	9h 0m	12:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station	9:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	12h 0m	3:15 AM	Dresden	Train Station	3:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	11h 10m	6:00 PM	Dresden	Train Station	5:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:30 PM	Dresden	Train Station	6:35 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe is $31 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dresden and Karlsruhe

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Dresden to Karlsruhe. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Dresden and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Dresden to Karlsruhe, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dresden and Karlsruhe, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dresden to Karlsruhe starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	275.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dresden to Karlsruhe

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dresden for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 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

$34

Friday 07/24

$43

Saturday 07/25

$41

Sunday 07/26

$46

Monday 07/27

$39

Tuesday 07/28

$36

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$36

Friday 07/31

$43

Saturday 08/01

$45

Sunday 08/02

$51

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$36

Friday 08/07

$42

Saturday 08/08

$41

Sunday 08/09

$45

Monday 08/10

$39

Tuesday 08/11

$37

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$36

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Dresden to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from $31, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dresden to Karlsruhe, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

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

All bus stations and stops in Dresden and Karlsruhe

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

Central Bus Station

Altmarkt Bus Stop

Reitbahnstraße Bus Station

Flensburger Straße

Riegelplatz

Kötzschenbroder Str.

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dresden to Karlsruhe? Compare all modes of transports from Dresden to Karlsruhe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe

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

FAQs about the Dresden to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Dresden Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 8h 40m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $74. 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 Dresden to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Dresden to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Dresden starts at 6:00 PM. 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 Dresden to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Dresden for Karlsruhe starts at 11:40 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 Dresden Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Dresden 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.

What can I take with me on the Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dresden and to Karlsruhe

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