What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Karlsruhe from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Zurich?
You can reach Karlsruhe with just £13 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus4h 20m001:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 01:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus4h 55m015:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai20:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 15:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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FlixBus4h 40m017:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m016:00Zurich18:50Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 16:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m016:30Zurich20:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 20m001:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 01:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus4h 40m017:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus4h 10m011:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 10m011:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 10m015:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 40m017:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus3h 40m023:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 0m001:45ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai05:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus3h 40m023:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus9h 45m015:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport01:35KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m015:00Zurich18:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe from Zurich in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m016:00Zurich18:50Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 16:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m016:30Zurich20:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus3h 40m023:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 20m001:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 01:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus4h 40m017:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus4h 10m011:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 10m015:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 20m001:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 01:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus3h 40m023:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 0m001:45ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai05:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 10m011:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus4h 10m015:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m015:00Zurich18:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 40m023:30ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 0m001:45ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai05:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 40m003:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai08:20KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 03:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus9h 45m015:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport01:35KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe
What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Karlsruhe?
In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Zurich? With 5 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £13 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Karlsruhe are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
The most popular companies between Zurich and Karlsruhe, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Karlsruhe
How can I reach Karlsruhe from Zurich?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Zurich.
How far is Karlsruhe from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich and Karlsruhe is 182.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Karlsruhe?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe with just £13 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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