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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Vitznau is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Vitznau is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Vitznau?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Vitznau station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Vitznau, Station via Freiburg, Luzern, Bahnhof and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Vitznau?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Vitznau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Küssnacht am Rigi via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Vitznau?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Vitznau is 313 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Vitznau without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Karlsruhe to Vitznau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Vitznau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Vitznau train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Vitznau?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Vitznau is to train via Basel which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Vitznau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Vitznau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Vitznau?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Vitznau is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Karlsruhe to Vitznau.

Where can I stay near Vitznau?

There are 850+ hotels available in Vitznau.

Karlsruhe to Vitznau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 45m
CHF 58–123
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 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 32–47
Drive 311.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Vitznaucar 311.9 km
3h 3m
CHF 52–75
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 Arth-Goldautrain
5h 40m
CHF 141–364
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 51m
CHF 37–81
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 Arth-Goldautrain
5h 22m
CHF 138–291

Karlsruhe to Vitznau by train and bus

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Distance: 312.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Vitznau, Park Hotel via Basel SBB, Luzern, Küssnacht am Rigi, and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Vitznau, Station via Freiburg, Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof in around 8h 14m.

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