The average bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe takes 4h 16m 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Zurich and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 4:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
Zurich to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Book your Zurich to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Zurich and Karlsruhe is 183 km. The road distance is 254 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.