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Zurich to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. 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 15m
Duration
277 km
Distance
€29
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Zurich to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Zurich and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. 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 Hauptbahnhof at 2:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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