The average train between Lugano and Karlovy Vary takes 17h 23m and the fastest train takes 13h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 3 times a day between Lugano and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 17h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
Lugano to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Lugano to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Karlovy Vary is 551.9 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Karlovy Vary via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Schaffhausen, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 13h 10m.