How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Karlsruhe cost?

The bus ticket price from Zürich to Karlsruhe starts at R 337. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Karlsruhe is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Karlsruhe?

The average travel time between Zürich and Karlsruhe is around 4h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Karlsruhe?

The number of buses from Zürich to Karlsruhe can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Karlsruhe?

When taking the bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, MarinoBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe?

Buses travelling between Zürich and Karlsruhe leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Goethestraße.

Bus Zürich to Karlsruhe from R 271 | 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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:55 AM CET.

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 R 334, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 337 - R 1 483	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 035 - R 1 736	Average duration2h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 334 - R 546	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 283 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5891 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.2

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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 from Zürich to Karlsruhe by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Karlsruhe cost?
The bus ticket price from Zürich to Karlsruhe starts at R 337. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Karlsruhe is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Karlsruhe?
The average travel time between Zürich and Karlsruhe is around 4h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Karlsruhe?
The number of buses from Zürich to Karlsruhe can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Karlsruhe?
When taking the bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, MarinoBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Karlsruhe?
Buses travelling between Zürich and Karlsruhe leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Goethestraße.

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

R 354

11/11

R 283

Today

R 284

13/11

R 271

14/11

R 315

15/11

R 314

16/11

R 376

17/11

R 293

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 271

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 R 271 to R 776 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 R 271, 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.