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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Karlsruhe is to train and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Visp and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Zermatt and Karlsruhe is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Zermatt to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Karlsruhe train from?

Zermatt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Zermatt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Zermatt to Karlsruhe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or plane

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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h 58m
€73–385
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
9h
€73–189
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
5. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
7h 33m
€215–612

Zermatt to Karlsruhe by train

133Weekly Trains

5h 58mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Visp and Basel SBB in around 5h 58m.

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