What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lausanne via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lausanne is 371 km. The road distance is 376.1 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lausanne is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lausanne bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lausanne is 376 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Lausanne?

Book your Karlsruhe to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Karlsruhe to Lausanne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 Lausannetrain Ic51
4h 44m
CHF 81–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausannebus FlixBus N122 / ...
5h 40m
CHF 30–60
Drive 376.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lausannecar 376.1 km
3h 46m
CHF 62–90
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 33m
CHF 155–405
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
5h 14m
CHF 80–275
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 Flughafen to Lausannetrain
5h 59m
CHF 187–564
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 24m
CHF 186–550

Karlsruhe to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 371 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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