What is the travel distance from Zürich to Karlsruhe?

Zürich and Karlsruhe are 114 miles (183 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Zürich to Karlsruhe start their journey at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and wind up at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rive Gauche Brasserie (Baden-Baden), Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe), Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe), Hoepfner Burghof (Karlsruhe) and Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden).

Bus Zürich to Karlsruhe from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Karlsruhe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	4h 20m	9:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	3h 40m	3:10am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Sihlquai	5h 10m	5:05pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 10m	7:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 55m	8:25pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $83	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $99	Average Duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $31	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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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

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Karlsruhe by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$40

11/20

$19

Today

$22

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$17

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11/24

$16

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$17

11/26

$16

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $16

To 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 $16 to $44 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 $16 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

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 59m	Avg Price$87	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures7