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Zurich → Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe → Zurich ⇄
1.1 a dayfastest 2h55SBB, TrenitaliaIntercityNight train

Direct trains · no change

  • 14:34 → 17:29
    EC 150 Intercity
    Zürich HB → Karlsruhe Hbf · via Basel, Freiburg
    2h554 stops
    Runs: DailyTrenitalia ↗
  • 19:20 → 00:14+1
    NJ 402 Night train
    Zürich HB → Karlsruhe Hbf · via Basel, Freiburg, Offenburg
    4h545 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 24 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSBB ↗
  • 20:49 → 02:06+1
    NJ 470 Night train
    Zürich HB → Karlsruhe Hbf · via Schaffhausen, Singen, Offenburg
    5h174 stops
    Runs: Only Fri 2 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSBB ↗
  • 21:00 → 02:06+1
    NJ 470 Night train
    Zürich HB → Karlsruhe Hbf · via Schaffhausen, Singen, Offenburg
    5h064 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 3 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSBB ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (ch, de_delfi, de_rv, it) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The train wins by 1h14
Train · fastest direct3h08
  • Before departure10 min
  • EC 1502h55
  • From Karlsruhe Hbf3 min
Plane · nonstop ZRH–STR4h22
  • To Zurich (ZRH)12 min
  • Check-in & security1h30
  • Flight ZRH–STR55 min
  • Landing to exit20 min
  • From STR1h25

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Swiss International Air Lines.