Bus Karlsruhe to Dresden: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden

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

today

tomorrow

$40

Monday

Tuesday

$38

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

$39

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	12:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	12h 10m	5:05 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	5:15 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	9h 55m	8:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	10h 40m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	12:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	10h 25m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	4:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 40m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	12:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	10h 25m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	4:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:50 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 0m	9:50 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:50 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 40m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	12:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	10h 25m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	4:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	8h 25m	12:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:20 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:50 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	12:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	8:40 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	9h 40m	10:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	7:50 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 40m	1:40 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	12:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	9h 55m	8:15 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	6:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	10h 25m	5:55 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	4:20 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/30/2026 5:55:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Karlsruhe and Dresden

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Karlsruhe to Dresden. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Karlsruhe and Dresden.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 buses from Karlsruhe to Dresden, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Karlsruhe and Dresden, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $34, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden in one click! Book your bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Dresden starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	275.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Karlsruhe to Dresden

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Karlsruhe for Dresden: 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

$48

Sunday 07/26

$47

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$38

Wednesday 07/29

$39

Thursday 07/30

$39

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$51

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$39

Thursday 08/06

$39

Friday 08/07

$48

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$37

Tuesday 08/11

$35

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$39

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Karlsruhe to Dresden

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

With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Dresden, with $35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Karlsruhe to Dresden

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 Dresden 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 Dresden, 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 Dresden are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Dresden

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

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Altmarkt Bus Stop

Reitbahnstraße Bus Station

Flensburger Straße

Riegelplatz

Kötzschenbroder Str.

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 Karlsruhe to Dresden? Compare all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Dresden.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden

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

FAQs about the Karlsruhe to Dresden bus

How much does a Karlsruhe Dresden bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 10h 25m to reach Dresden. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dresden.

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

Every day, the Karlsruhe to Dresden 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 Karlsruhe to Dresden take?

The fastest bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Karlsruhe to Dresden?

The earliest bus arriving in Dresden from Karlsruhe starts at 1:40 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 Dresden?

The latest bus trip departing from Karlsruhe for Dresden 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 Dresden route?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Karlsruhe and to Dresden

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