What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €60 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The distance between Zurich and Karlsruhe Hbf is 282 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €60 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf bus from?

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf train from?

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf bus arrive?

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf train arrive?

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Book your Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe Hbf?

There are 715+ hotels available in Karlsruhe Hbf.

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe HbfEc
2h 55m
€60–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationN07 / ...
3h 47m
€21–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe HbfNj
3h 13m
€35–260
Drive 227.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf227.6 km
3h 19m
€40–58
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3h 4m
€36–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
3h 45m
€128–286

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hbf by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

2h 55mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.6 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Marino Autolinee S.p.A. also services this route twice a week.

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