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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £231.
Distance: 217 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£50 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lucerne:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average £50.
A coach is £202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average £231.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Coach takes on average 6h 23m.
The journey is about 10m faster (3h 3m by train vs 3h 13m by car) and roughly £36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lucerne from Karlsruhe by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lucerne are Zurich, Vitznau, Bern, Weggis and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lucerne on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Weggis is a lakeside village on Lake Lucerne known for its mild climate and views of Mount Rigi. Its palm-lined promenade and relaxed resort feel make it well suited to slow days by the water.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lucerne:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average £50.
A coach is £202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Lucerne costing on average £231.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Coach takes on average 6h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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