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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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lucerne:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $117 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€64). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Lucerne
How to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 47135:09 AM3h46Karlsruhe Hbf8:55 AMLucerne station$241One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 47135:09 AM3h46Karlsruhe Hbf8:55 AMLucerne station$241One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ECE 151 · IC 6719:11 AM2h54Karlsruhe Hbf12:05 PMLucerne station$641One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 47156:04 AM3h51Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 AMLucerne station$321One-way2 transfers
- IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 47114:04 AM3h51Karlsruhe Hbf7:55 AMLucerne station$401One-way2 transfers
- IC 60403 · IC 6634:04 AM4h01Karlsruhe Hbf8:05 AMLucerne station$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:15 AM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lucerne:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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