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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Lech. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lech?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lech. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Langen Am Arlberg via Konstanz and St. Gallen(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lech is 382 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Karlsruhe to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lech bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lech train from?

Karlsruhe to Lech train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lech bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lech train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lech train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Konstanz Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lech is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 3108+ hotels available in Lech.

Karlsruhe to Lech - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lech by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx / ...
7h 10m
€37–64
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)train Re / ...
3. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
7h 27m
€70–304
Drive 322.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lechcar 322.5 km
4h 18m
€53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Bludenzbus
8h 2m

Karlsruhe to Lech by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 381.5 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Lech, Austria?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lech Dorfhus via Konstanz, St. Gallen(Ch), Langen Am Arlberg, and Langen a. A. Bahnhof in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 8h 2m.

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