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Lucerne to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Karlsruhe takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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.

3h 30m
Duration
286 km
Distance
€81
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
3h 10m
€67–197

Lucerne to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lucerne and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 286 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 3h 10m.

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