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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: Airport (ZLC)Arrival time: April 26 atDestination city: KarlsruheDestination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: SihlquaiArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: KarlsruheDestination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: SihlquaiArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: KarlsruheDestination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: SihlquaiArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: KarlsruheDestination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Bus Zurich to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview
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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.
Zurich to Karlsruhe Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 7 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 1:50AM - 11:55PM |
Minimum Price | $11 |
Average Ticket Price | $23 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 3h40m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 4h20m |
Distance | 112 miles (180 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Zurich and Karlsruhe?
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
SihlquaiSchanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Schanzengasse, 12Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
PostsrasseSchindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
Schindellegistrasse, 1Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
Südseite HauptbahnhofBahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
Karlsruhe HbfGoethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
GoethestraßeGartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
KarlsruheQuebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportFrequently asked questions for your trip Zurich - Karlsruhe
Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.
Traveling from Zurich to Karlsruhe takes around 4h 20m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 114 miles (183 km) that separate the two cities.
Zurich and Karlsruhe are 114 miles (183 km) apart.
On average, there are 7 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses running from Zurich to Karlsruhe may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Zurich to Karlsruhe by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates from 1:50 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:55 PM for the final departure.
The majority of buses traveling from Zurich to Karlsruhe start their journey at Sihlquai 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.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Zurich to Karlsruhe by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $11.
The bus ticket costs $23 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $11 and $69, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
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).
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Zurich to Karlsruhe.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Zurich to Karlsruhe.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Zurich to Karlsruhe.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Zurich to Karlsruhe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
What's the cheapest way to go from Zurich to Karlsruhe?
Vehicle Type | Travel Time | Avg Price | Daily Departures |
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Vehicle TypeBus | Travel Time4h 20m | Avg Price$23 | Daily Departures7 |
Vehicle TypeTrain | Travel Time2h 50m | Avg Price$83 | Daily Departures5 |
Vehicle TypeCarpool | Travel Time3h | Avg Price$24 | Daily Departures2 |
The best way to travel between Zurich and Karlsruhe is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $23 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Karlsruhe, choose the bus, as it will take you from Zurich to Karlsruhe in about 2h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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Bus from Karlsruhe to ZurichYou can also go to Karlsruhe by train
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