The average train between Lausanne and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Lausanne and Karlsruhe Hbf. 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 Hbf at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hbf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lausanne and Karlsruhe Hbf is 305.6 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 4h 31m.