The average train between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary takes 13h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Karlovy Vary. 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 4 hours between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Karlovy Vary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
Lucerne to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary is 487.4 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Karlovy Vary via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 11h 7m.