Lugano to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Karlsruhe takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

5h 26m
Duration: 446 km
Distance: €131
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

4h 56m

€41–224

Lugano to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 8:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:29 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Karlsruhe? 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.