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Karlsruhe to Magdeburg bus

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Karlsruhe - Magdeburg Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg. Traveling by bus from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg usually takes around 12 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance257 mi (414 km)
Shortest duration8h 40m
Cheapest price€20.02
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus412h 8m€41.09
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 8 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 414 kilometers from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Magdeburg, book your ticket for the last day of the week."

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg; ticket prices start at €24.94.

City Information

Karlsruhe

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Karlsruhe is fondly referred to as the Fan-Shaped City. Even though it's at the northern edge of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has some of the warmest weather in the country, so many visitors pick this city to experience a Mediterranean-inspired vacation in Germany. There are hundreds of fine museums, quirky galleries, and beautiful theatres in the area that are all worth checking out.

Karlsruhe is a hub for science and technology, but it has an artistic side, too. The ZKM is a unique art museum that displays contemporary video and audio installations in a former weapons factory. Hit up the Jakobus Theatre, Kammertheater Karlsruhe, or The Sandkorn Theatre for live music or theatrical performance.

Another can't-miss landmark is the Karlsruhe Palace, built in the 18th-century. Not only does the palace include stunning grounds and magnificent architecture, it also houses the Baden State Museum with exhibits about the region's history. Some of the best outdoor recreation sites are Badesee Epple, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwort, and Weingarten, offering blue waters for fishing, swimming, and sailing, respectively.

Karlsruhe is easy to reach from cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, and Cazmatrans provide bus service to the city as well. The Karlsruhe/Baden Airport is not too far away, so you can travel to this warm destination from nearly anywhere.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Karlsruhe?

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Main departure station: Hinterm Hauptbahnhof

Karlsruhe HBF is located in the center of the city and serves many long-distance services, seeing around 60,000 passengers per day. Trains here travel to destinations including Berlin, Hamburg, and Basel, plus intercity services to Cologne, Nuremberg, and Munich. In the station entrance hall are two restaurants, a bakery, multiple shops, newsagents, toilets, and ticket offices. There are two hotels just outside the station, Schlosshotel Karlsruhe and B&B Karlsruhe, in case you're staying overnight. If you walk a short distance through the Stadtgarten (City Gardens), you'll be in the city center, packed with shops and restaurants.

All bus stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Hinterm Hauptbahnhof

Where does the bus arrive in Magdeburg?

Main arrival station: Central Bus Station

All buses from Karlsruhe arrive at one main station in Magdeburg.

Bus stations in Magdeburg:

  • Central Bus Station

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