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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Karlsruhe
How to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:25 PM4h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 PM4h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 794 · ICE 3728:59 AM2h57Zurich HB11:56 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 1764 · IC 612 · ICE 69:29 AM3h04Zurich HB12:33 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way2 transfers
- IR 2064 · ICE 69:10 AM3h23Zurich HB12:33 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1089:59 AM2h58Zurich HB12:57 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM5h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
4743 · 304927:50 PM7h15Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$301One-way1 transfer
25311:55 AM5h10Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)5:05 PMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$511One-way0 transfers
DE4318+ICE 20311:20 AM9h39Zurich Airport8:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2981One-way1 transfer- DE4318+ICE 10711:20 AM3h39Zurich Airport2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3081One-way1 transfer
- DE4318+ICE 10911:20 AM5h39Zurich Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Karlsruhe costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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