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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Südseite Hauptbahnhof | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Karlsruhe
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Karlsruhe?
Stops in Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
Stops in Karlsruhe
- AHinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
- BBahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
- CGoethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
- D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany - E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe
How far is Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach?
The journey from Zürich to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 114 miles (183 km).
Is there a way to reach Karlsruhe from Zürich without a car?
You can reach Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Karlsruhe as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £35 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Karlsruhe?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
