How to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe
- 388 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hanover to Karlsruhe: bus. The two cities are about 388 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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388 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €168Older observation | 7h 10m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€168Older observation7h 10m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 287h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hanover to Karlsruhe: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hanover central → Karlsruhe centralbus
FlixBus·7h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Hanover to Karlsruhe
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:15 and the last at 21:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 11:15 | 21:25 |
All departures
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 20:25
- 21:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHanover central-Karlsruhe central, Munich central-Karlsruhe centralBook →
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →Local busMunich Airport-Munich centralBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hanover to Karlsruhe works
Hey! So, for your trip to Karlsruhe, you'll want to catch the 11:15 FlixBus from Hanover Central Station. It's a direct journey, so no need to worry about transfers, and it should take you about seven hours and fifty minutes. You'll pull into Karlsruhe Central Station right around 19:05. The whole trip will cost you roughly EUR 32. It's a pretty straightforward ride, just a long one.
Hanover to Karlsruhe: common questions
When is the first bus from Hanover to Karlsruhe?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:15 and the last at 21:25, from Hanover central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hanover to Karlsruhe?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 11:15 and 21:25.
Which station does the bus from Hanover to Karlsruhe leave from?
Hanover central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Karlsruhe from Hanover?
About 388 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hanover to Karlsruhe?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026