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Karlsruhe - Warsaw Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 12 intercity buses per day from Karlsruhe to Warsaw. Traveling by bus from Karlsruhe to Warsaw usually takes around 21 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance595 mi (957 km)
Shortest duration17h 20m
Cheapest price$57.22
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines3

How much is a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Warsaw?

$84.28 is the average price of a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Warsaw. While it’s on the pricier side for a bus ticket, taking the bus is still a cheaper alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Warsaw are at their cheapest average price in November. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around $101. On the other hand, traveling on this route during April might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for April trips cost $137, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What bus companies travel from Karlsruhe to Warsaw?

There are 3 bus lines from Karlsruhe to Warsaw available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 20 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ecolines119h 43m$101.31
FlixBus2021h 49m$99.25
Sindbad118h 59m$108.51
  • Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

  • 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 20 trips from Karlsruhe to Warsaw, and usually makes the trip in about 21 hours and 49 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Warsaw departing from Karlsruhe usually takes 18 hours and 59 minutes, and most trips arrive at 144 al. Jerozolimskie in Warsaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 957 kilometers from Karlsruhe to Warsaw. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 hours and 20 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Warsaw. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Karlsruhe to Warsaw, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Karlsruhe to Warsaw every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Karlsruhe to Warsaw; ticket prices start at $76.46.

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.

Warsaw

A historic city with a rich cultural heritage, Warsaw is a famous destination for culturally-inclined tourists. One of the city’s most popular attractions is the Old Town quarter, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Filled with rebuilt buildings that mimic 14th-century houses, the area offers an interesting look into the city’s past. It also houses plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops, so don’t hesitate to check these places out. For those interested in the history of the Jewish people in Poland, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews boasts eye-opening exhibitions. For nature-lovers, don’t miss out on the Łazienki Królewskie Museum, which features various gardens for you to explore.

The city is considered the best destination in Poland for foodies. Some famous local favorites include Stolica and Restauracja Polska Różana, both of which offer amazing Polish dishes. For a more affordable option, Prasowy is a good choice.

Warszawa Centralna is the main trail station in the city. The main bus station is located right outside the Warszawa Zachodnia train station at al. Jerozolimskie 144. For air services, the city is served by the Warsaw Chopin Airport, 6.1 miles from the city, and the Warsaw-Modlin Airport, 22 miles north of it.

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

  • Hinterm Hauptbahnhof

Where does the bus arrive in Warsaw?

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Main arrival station: Aleje Jerozolimskie 144

Buses arrive in Warsaw at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Warsaw:

  • Aleje Jerozolimskie 144

  • Chopina

  • ul. Kasprowicza 145

  • Włościańska 39

  • 144 al. Jerozolimskie

  • Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy

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