Bus Karlsruhe to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest

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

today

tomorrow

$67

Sunday

$64

Monday

$61

Tuesday

$58

Wednesday

$61

Thursday

$61

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 35m	5:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	16h 50m	1:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/25/2026 1:20:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
FlixBus	18h 20m	6:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	12:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	13h 5m	6:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	14h 45m	2:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	21h 15m	9:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
FlixBus	13h 5m	6:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	14h 25m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Karlsruhe to Budapest via Vienna, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Vienna
  Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
  
  9:25 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 7/28/2026 5:40:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 25m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	13h 35m	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	11:50 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	17h 56m	11:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 56m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	18h 30m	11:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 35m	2:00 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	17h 56m	11:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 56m
FlixBus	18h 30m	11:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
FlixBus	14h 25m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 25m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	13h 35m	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	11:50 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 5m	6:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	16h 50m	1:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 25m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 5m	6:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:20 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	13h 35m	10:15 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	11:50 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	16h 50m	1:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 1:20:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Karlsruhe and Budapest

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Karlsruhe to Budapest. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Karlsruhe and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 buses from Karlsruhe to Budapest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Karlsruhe and Budapest, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $58, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Budapest starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus	$58
Fastest Bus	13h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	500.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Karlsruhe to Budapest

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Karlsruhe for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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

$61

Saturday 07/25

$67

Sunday 07/26

$65

Monday 07/27

$63

Tuesday 07/28

$58

Wednesday 07/29

$63

Thursday 07/30

$61

Friday 07/31

$64

Saturday 08/01

$73

Sunday 08/02

$69

Monday 08/03

$59

Tuesday 08/04

$60

Wednesday 08/05

$61

Thursday 08/06

$61

Friday 08/07

$67

Saturday 08/08

$65

Sunday 08/09

$64

Monday 08/10

$63

Tuesday 08/11

$63

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Karlsruhe to Budapest

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

With a price starting from $58, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Budapest, with $58. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

How to save money travelling from Karlsruhe to Budapest

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 Karlsruhe to Budapest 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 Karlsruhe to Budapest, 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 Karlsruhe to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Budapest

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

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Kőbánya Kispest Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Karlsruhe to Budapest bus

How much does a Karlsruhe Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 15h 35m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $115. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

On average, how many connections are available from Karlsruhe to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Karlsruhe to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $73. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Karlsruhe starts at 12:05 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 Karlsruhe to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Karlsruhe for Budapest starts at 11:25 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 Karlsruhe Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Karlsruhe to Budapest, 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 Karlsruhe and Budapest?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Karlsruhe and to Budapest

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