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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 $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 2h 54m 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 9h45 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 9h45 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IC 794+
ICE 3728:59 AM 2h57 Zurich HB 11:56 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $133 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 758 · ICE 202 · STR 3
5:59 AM 3h14 Zurich HB 9:13 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) $36 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 558 · ICE 74 · STR 3
7:34 AM 3h19 Zurich HB 10:53 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) $36 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 6 · STR 3+
TGV 92109:34 AM 3h19 Zurich HB 12:53 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) $36 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 PM 6h45 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 3:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
DE4413+ICE 20312:05 PM 8h55 Zurich Airport 9:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $358 1 One-way 1 transfer- DE4413+ICE 519 · ICE 373
12:05 PM 3h54 Zurich Airport 3:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $363 1 One-way 2 transfers - DE4413+ICE 109
12:05 PM 4h56 Zurich Airport 5:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $363 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, EuroNight to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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