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Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Lake Lucerne takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Lake 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.

3h 59m
Duration
286 km
Distance
CHF 76
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ir26
3h 48m
CHF 50–238

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 3h 48m.

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