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The average train between Karlsruhe and Lausanne takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
371 km
Distance
CHF 95
Average price
Hourly
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 Lausannetrain train Ic51
4h 45m
CHF 65–142

Karlsruhe to Lausanne train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 55m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 371 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 4h 45m.

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