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4.6Travel Information to Karlsruhe from Zurich
 Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $33 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 4 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $33 (€30) • 2 h 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 113 miles (182 km) by train or bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Zurich to Karlsruhe.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe
There are 2 travel options between Zurich and Karlsruhe. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Karlsruhe:
Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Zurich to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Karlsruhe that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 20 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 113 miles (182 km) between Zurich and Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Karlsruhe is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Zurich and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
- Most travelers board their bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Most travelers catch their train from Zurich HB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
- Travel with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee for buses to Karlsruhe. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Zurich to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Trenitalia EuroCity for trains to Karlsruhe. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or Trenitalia EuroCity 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Karlsruhe.
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