Trains tickets from Karlsruhe to Zurich

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: InterCityInterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Zurich.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $84Average Duration4h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$27 - $98Average Duration3h 1m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $34Average Duration3h
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to Zurich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zurich. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Karlsruhe to Zurich: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$57
Average train trip duration3h 1m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure6:05am
Distance112 miles (180 km)
Latest train departure8:00pm

Karlsruhe to Zurich Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Zurich was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $149 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Zurich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-05-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Karlsruhe to Zurich is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Zurich, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Karlsruhe and Zurich, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Karlsruhe to Zurich, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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