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Trip Overview

The bus between Karlsruhe and Lucerne takes 6h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Karlsruhe to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
355 km
Distance
CHF 35
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Lucerne bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Karlsruhe and Lucerne. The service departs Karlsruhe at 4:15 AM at night, which arrives into Lucerne at 10:20:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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