Karlsruhe to Zurich Trains

Karlsruhe to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Zurich takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Zurich. 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 15m

Duration

282 km

Distance

CHF 76

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Karlsruhe to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:00 PM → 9:24 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:01 PM → 10:00 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:01 PM → 11:24 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:01 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:04 AM → 7:26 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:03 AM → 7:26 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:03 AM → 7:26 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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