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Zurich, Switzerland → Karlsruhe, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
2 h 27 min
Car
274 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 10 min
Bus
183 km.
from €25
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.71
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.85–$9.54

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
info@marinobus.it
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$44.53

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
info@centrotrans.com
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$203.56

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Zurich to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $19.20 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Zurich and Karlsruhe is 281 km. The road distance is 278.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Karlsruhe bus from?

Zurich to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Karlsruhe train from?

Zurich to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Zurich to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Zurich to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Karlsruhe is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Zurich to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

Book your Zurich to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

Book your Zurich to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 720+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $49.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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