What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lake Lucerne is 286 km. The road distance is 287 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne train from?

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

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Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ir26
3h 48m
CHF 50–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5h 23m
CHF 19–32
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 3m
CHF 43–146
Drive 287 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lucernecar 287 km
2h 36m
CHF 47–68
Train via Konstanz
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzerntrain 75
6h 23m
CHF 67–109
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 20m
CHF 133–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 11m
CHF 119–343

Karlsruhe to Lake Lucerne by train

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 5h 23m.

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