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Karlsruhe to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Lugano takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
446 km
Distance
CHF 126
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 Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 39–409

Karlsruhe to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 445.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 5h 41m.

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