What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Zürich?

The distance covered from Karlsruhe to Zürich is 183 km (114 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Zürich?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich.

Bus Karlsruhe to Zürich from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 15m	3:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 15m	3:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	2:40pm	Sihlquai	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Zürich on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 30m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	3h 40m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 50m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	5h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	4h 10m	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:43 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $167	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $271	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $45	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Zürich?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Zürich by bus

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Zürich?
The distance covered from Karlsruhe to Zürich is 183 km (114 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Karlsruhe to Zürich?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, in Karlsruhe, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$29

11-21

$31

Today

$30

11-23

$32

11-24

$25

11-25

$23

11-26

No data

11-27

$23

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $111 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time4h 30m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 2m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures3