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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Karlsruhe
How to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:25 PM4h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 PM4h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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ICE 25191:25 PM3h34Zurich Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$8791One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 604097:59 PM3h46Zurich HB11:45 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
- RE 4924 · 3061 · ICE 25542:05 PM3h54Zurich HB5:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$331One-way2 transfers
- ICE 25506:00 PM3h58Zurich HB9:58 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
4743 · 304927:50 PM7h15Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$531One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM5h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
DE4318+ICE 251711:20 AM3h39Zurich Airport2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5331One-way1 transfer- DE4318+ICE 251911:20 AM5h39Zurich Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5331One-way1 transfer
- DE4318+ICE 20311:20 AM9h41Zurich Airport9:01 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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