What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Zürich?

About 114 miles (183 km) separate Karlsruhe and Zürich.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Karlsruhe, chances are that your bus will leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Zürich Zoo, Chinese Garden, Paradeplatz, Zürichhorn and Church of Our Lady.

Bus Karlsruhe to Zürich from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 50m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 50m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	2:40pm	Sihlquai	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	10h 35m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	11h 45m	6:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 50m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $115	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $188	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $31	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,373 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,139 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Zürich?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Zürich by bus

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$18

11/18

$21

Today

$20

11/20

$20

11/21

$21

11/22

$18

11/23

$21

11/24

$17

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $49 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually MarinoBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 30m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 2m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures3