The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 50 trains that leave Zurich HB for Karlsruhe Hbf every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 782 · ICE 10017:592h58Zurich HB20:57Karlsruhe Hbf£251One-way1 change
IR 2252 · ECE 85:083h25Zurich HB8:33Karlsruhe Hbf£271One-way1 change
IR 1780 · IC 628 · ICE 217:293h04Zurich HB20:33Karlsruhe Hbf£281One-way2 changes
IR 2080 · ICE 217:103h23Zurich HB20:33Karlsruhe Hbf£281One-way1 change
ICE 27218:592h57Zurich HB21:56Karlsruhe Hbf£311One-way0 changes
IC 794 · ICE 25528:592h57Zurich HB11:56Karlsruhe Hbf£591One-way1 change
IC 772+
ICE 255812:592h57Zurich HB15:56Karlsruhe Hbf£991One-way1 change
ICE 27218:592h57Zurich HB21:56Karlsruhe Hbf£991One-way0 changes
ICE 27218:592h57Zurich HB21:56Karlsruhe Hbf£311One-way0 changes
IC 780+
ICE 255416:592h57Zurich HB19:56Karlsruhe Hbf£991One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 180 km
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£106 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 794 · ICE 372 | On time 8:59 Zurich HB | 2h57 | 11:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 794+ ICE 372 | On time 8:59 Zurich HB | 2h57 | 11:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2064 · ICE 6 | On time 9:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 12:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2064+ ICE 6 | On time 9:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 12:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1764 · IC 612 · ICE 6 | On time 9:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 12:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1764+ IC 612+ ICE 6 | On time 9:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 12:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 108 | On time 9:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 12:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 9:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 12:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 10:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 13:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 10:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 13:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 2068 · ICE 72 | On time 11:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 14:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2068+ ICE 72 | On time 11:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 14:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1768 · IC 616 · ICE 72 | On time 11:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 14:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1768+ IC 616+ ICE 72 | On time 11:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 14:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 | On time 11:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 14:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 | On time 11:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 14:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 772+ ICE 278 | 12:59 Zurich HB | 2h57 | 15:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2072+ EC 4 | 13:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 16:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1772+ IC 620+ EC 4 | 13:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 16:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 272 | On time 18:59 Zurich HB | 2h57 | 21:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 3h05 | 23:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 3h05 | 23:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60470 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 3h15 | 0:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60470 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 3h15 | 0:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 3h21 | 1:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 3h21 | 1:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
IR 2292+ ICE 76 | 1:08 Zurich HB | 5h25 | 6:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
RE N7 · RE 26+ ICE 2556 | 3:35 Zurich HB | 4h21 | 7:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2252+ EC 8 | 5:08 Zurich HB | 3h25 | 8:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2252 · ECE 8 | On time 5:08 Zurich HB | 3h25 | 8:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 758+ ICE 202 | On time 5:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 8:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 758 · ICE 202 | On time 5:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 8:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 5324 | On time 6:58 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 9:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 5324 | On time 6:58 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 9:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2060 · ICE 74 | On time 7:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 10:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2060+ ICE 74 | On time 7:10 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 10:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1760 · IC 608 · ICE 74 | On time 7:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 10:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1760+ IC 608+ ICE 74 | On time 7:29 Zurich HB | 3h04 | 10:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 200 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 10:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 2h58 | 10:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:34, the last at 17:59. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 7:34 |
Last train 17:59 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Zurich HB and Karlsruhe Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
Trenitalia EuroCity
FAQs: Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Karlsruhe Hbf
Most Zurich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Zürich HB to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.




