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Lausanne to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Karlsruhe takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne to Karlsruhe. 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 57m
Duration
371 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain train Ic51
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
4h 34m
€90–150

Lausanne to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Lausanne and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 9m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 371 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 4h 34m.

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