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Zurich to Karlsruhe buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zurich to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
315 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Zurich to Karlsruhe bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Zurich and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 2:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 315.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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