The average train between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. 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 5 times a day between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 Lucerne station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Lucerne to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Karlovy Vary is 487.4 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Karlovy Vary via Zürich HB, Schaffhausen, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 11h 47m.