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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Südseite Hauptbahnhof | Basel Central Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Südseite Hauptbahnhof | Basel Central Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Karlsruhe | Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport | No tags | |||||
| Südseite Hauptbahnhof | Basel Central Station | No tags | |||||
| Karlsruhe | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$14 - US$65 | Average Duration3h 15m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$10 - US$19 | Average Duration2h 8m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Cheapest | ||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$12 - US$25 | Average Duration2h | 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the train from Karlsruhe to BaselAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Karlsruhe to Basel: Trip Overview
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Karlsruhe to Basel Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Karlsruhe - Basel
How far is Karlsruhe from Basel?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Basel is around 172 km (107 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Basel?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Basel Central Station, in Basel.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Basel was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Basel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$38 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-09-03.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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