Bus Zurich to Karlsruhe: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Karlsruhe from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

$22

Friday

$24

Saturday

$22

Sunday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/27/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 20m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/27/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:40 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/27/2026 3:40:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	7h 15m	7:50 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/27/2026 7:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	7h 15m	7:50 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/28/2026 7:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	3h 40m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/28/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/28/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:40 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/28/2026 3:40:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/29/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:40 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/29/2026 3:40:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	3h 40m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 10m	11:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:35 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/30/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	7:10 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 40m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/30/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/30/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 20m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/30/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/1/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 40m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/1/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 10m	11:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:35 PM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/1/2026 11:25:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	7h 15m	7:50 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/1/2026 7:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/2/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/2/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:40 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/2/2026 3:40:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	7h 15m	7:50 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/2/2026 7:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:45 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/3/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 20m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:10 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/3/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 40m	3:40 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	8:20 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/3/2026 3:40:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	7h 15m	7:50 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:05 AM	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 5/3/2026 7:50:00 PM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 5/4/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe via Strasbourg, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Strasbourg
  Place de l'Etoile
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 4/28/2026 7:50:00 PM to Place de l'Etoile, Strasbourg (France) arriving at 4/28/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  12:25 AM
  
  Strasbourg
  Place de l'Etoile
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Place de l'Etoile, Strasbourg (France) at 4/29/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe is $17 on 5/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Karlsruhe

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Karlsruhe are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Zurich to Karlsruhe. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 19 buses from Zurich to Karlsruhe, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Karlsruhe, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	113.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zurich for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$20

Tuesday 04/28

$21

Wednesday 04/29

$21

Thursday 04/30

$22

Friday 05/01

$24

Saturday 05/02

$22

Sunday 05/03

$24

Monday 05/04

$20

Tuesday 05/05

$18

Wednesday 05/06

$17

Thursday 05/07

$18

Friday 05/08

$19

Saturday 05/09

$19

Sunday 05/10

$20

Monday 05/11

$20

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$23

Friday 05/15

$47

Saturday 05/16

$23

Sunday 05/17

$42

Monday 05/18

$20

Tuesday 05/19

$18

Wednesday 05/20

$19

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

$36

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Karlsruhe, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Karlsruhe in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Karlsruhe are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Karlsruhe

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Karlsruhe.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6

Durlach Train Station

Knielingen Train Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Karlsruhe? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Karlsruhe.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Karlsruhe? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Karlsruhe? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Zurich Karlsruhe bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 7h 15m to reach Karlsruhe. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Karlsruhe.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Karlsruhe each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Karlsruhe bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Karlsruhe take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus arriving in Karlsruhe from Zurich starts at 1:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Karlsruhe starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Karlsruhe route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Karlsruhe by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Karlsruhe bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Karlsruhe bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Karlsruhe bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich to Karlsruhe?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Karlsruhe

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zurich and to Karlsruhe

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!