Zurich to Karlsruhe train

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Germany from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Karlsruhe, Germany?

When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train from Zurich to Karlsruhe before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Karlsruhe to Zurich is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Switzerland from Germany?

Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Karlsruhe?

What are the requirements?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

Last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Zurich from Karlsruhe here.

Train tickets from Zurich to Karlsruhe for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $23 (€20)  one way in the next 7 days.

If you are looking to purchase your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Zurich to Karlsruhe train to cost on average $24 (€20)  one way.

The distance between Zurich and Karlsruhe by train is approximately 113 miles (182 km).

While the time it takes to travel 113 miles (182 km) to Karlsruhe from Zurich can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Zurich to Karlsruhe train journey time is on average 2 h 59 min.

When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. When arriving in Karlsruhe, you can end your trip in train stations like Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach and Karlsruhe-Knielingen.

Omio customers book a train from Zürich HB   to Karlsruhe Hbf   most frequently for this route.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center of Zurich.

The most popular arrival train station, Karlsruhe Hbf, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center of Karlsruhe.

When taking a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Karlsruhe. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Karlsruhe and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

On average, there are 20 trains a day from Zurich to Karlsruhe. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train for this trip departs from Zurich at 11: 59 AM. The last train leaves from Zurich at 11: 59 AM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Zurich to Karlsruhe and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this route and save money. If you buy train tickets between Zurich and Karlsruhe within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $24 (€20) one way. To find the best prices for this route, consider booking your train ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe a few months in advance.