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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 CHF 33, while a train costs an average of CHF 57.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 57 Average price | CHF 33 Average price Cheapest | CHF 95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 57.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF 57 compared to roughly CHF 95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 39. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Karlsruhe
How to get from Lucerne to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:15 AM 6h15 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 8:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf CHF 24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:15 AM 6h15 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 8:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf CHF 24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IR 2312 · ICE 372
8:54 AM 3h02 Lucerne station 11:56 AM Karlsruhe CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IR 2320 · ICE 278
12:54 PM 3h02 Lucerne station 3:56 PM Karlsruhe CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 2316 · ICE 370
10:54 AM 3h03 Lucerne station 1:57 PM Karlsruhe CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 668 · ICE 108
9:54 AM 3h03 Lucerne station 12:57 PM Karlsruhe CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:25 AM 7h45 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 12:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf CHF 24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 57.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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