What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt is to bus and train via Bern which costs SFr 70 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Zermatt?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Zermatt is 422 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Zermatt train from?

Karlsruhe to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Zermatt train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Zermatt?

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

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Karlsruhe to Zermatt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Zermatt by train, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain R41 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 56–395
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 54–289
Bus, train via Bern
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
7h 44m
CHF 74–187
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
5. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
7h 34m
CHF 202–608
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
5. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
7h 34m
CHF 193–570

Karlsruhe to Zermatt by train

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Distance: 422.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 6h 8m.

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