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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Luzern via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lucerne?

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

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lucerne?

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

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 670+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Karlsruhe to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

How to get fromKarlsruhe to Lucerne

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 27m
CHF 50–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
5h 55m
CHF 25–39
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
4h 59m
CHF 40–112
Drive 287 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lucernecar 287 km
2h 36m
CHF 49–70
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 122–321
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 16m
CHF 116–268

Karlsruhe to Lucerne by train

130Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne.

Launch map view

Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Luzern via Freiburg in around 5h 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.