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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€53 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lucerne:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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