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Karlsruhe to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Switzerland takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration
283 km
Distance
CHF 77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
3h 15m
CHF 52–237

Karlsruhe to Switzerland train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Switzerland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 3h 15m.

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