How far is Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach?

The journey from Zürich to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 114 miles (183 km).

Is there a way to reach Karlsruhe from Zürich without a car?

You can reach Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Zürich to Karlsruhe from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Karlsruhe on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 20m	06:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	23:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	3h 40m	03:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	4h 20m	21:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	01:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h	05:45	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	03:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 40m	08:20	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	15:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 10m	19:10	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 55m	20:25	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Bus	17:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 40m	21:40	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £66	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£46 - £77	Average duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £25	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,283 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5891 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe

How far is Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach?
The journey from Zürich to Karlsruhe by coach covers an approximate distance of 114 miles (183 km).
Is there a way to reach Karlsruhe from Zürich without a car?
You can reach Karlsruhe from Zürich by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£16

11/11

£13

Today

£13

13/11

£12

14/11

£14

15/11

£14

16/11

£17

17/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £35 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually MarinoBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.