What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karben?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karben is to bus via Zurich Bus Station which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Karben?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Karben is to fly and train which takes 3h 7m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Karben?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Karben. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Karben?

The distance between Zurich and Karben is 440 km. The road distance is 389.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Karben without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karben without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Karben?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Zurich to Karben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Karben train from?

Zurich to Karben train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Karben?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karben is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Zurich to Karben train arrive?

Zurich to Karben train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Karben?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Karben is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Zurich to Karben.

Where can I stay near Karben?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Karben.

Zurich to Karben - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Karben by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
5h 7m
€71–108
Bus via Zurich Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
7h 54m
€36–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 31m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
6h
€52–273
Drive 389.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Karbencar 389.6 km
4h 18m
€67–96
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhoftrain
3h 7m
€98–235

Zurich to Karben by train

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Distance: 440.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Karben, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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