Karlsruhe to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Lucerne takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 16m
Duration: 286 km
Distance: CHF 81
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

3h 26m

CHF 51–185

Karlsruhe to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
5:01 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:04 AM → 8:05 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:03 AM → 8:05 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:03 AM → 8:05 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 1m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 4:05 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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