More cities in one trip from Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe (Germany) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 42 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Switzerland, Luxembourg, France). The most searched are Frankfurt, Zurich and Luxembourg; the quickest to reach is Heidelberg, about 1 h 15 min away.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 42 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Karlsruhe
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt · Germany | 139 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Zurich · Switzerland | 167 km | about 3 h | Bus or train |
| Luxembourg · Luxembourg | 171 km | about 3 h | Bus or train |
| Heidelberg · Germany | 69 km | about 1 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Saarbrücken · Germany | 98 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Metz · France | 151 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Mulhouse · France | 140 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Fulda · Germany | 216 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Direct low-cost flights to Karlsruhe
Airports with direct flights to Karlsruhe, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Bosnia & Herzegovina 2
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Greece 2
Albania 1
Bulgaria 1
Jordan 1
Kosovo 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Montenegro 1
Serbia 1
Sweden 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Karlsruhe?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Frankfurt, Zurich, Luxembourg, Heidelberg, Saarbrücken, Metz, Mulhouse and Fulda. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt?
About 2 h 30 min: it's 139 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Karlsruhe?
From 42 airports in 17 countries, including London, Bucharest and Malaga. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Karlsruhe is cheap.