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Compare coach and train for Lausanne to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 306 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Karlsruhe from Lausanne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Lausanne to Karlsruhe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Lausanne to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lausanne to Karlsruhe.

There are 2 options to travel between Lausanne and Karlsruhe including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Karlsruhe is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £17 compared to other travel options to Karlsruhe:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Karlsruhe costing on average £26.
The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Lausanne is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 50 min.
You should expect to travel around 190 miles from Lausanne to Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Karlsruhe is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Karlsruhe from Lausanne as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lausanne to Karlsruhe:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Lausanne to Karlsruhe depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome to Karlsruhe Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lausanne to Karlsruhe:
- You can travel to Karlsruhe from Lausanne by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £17 with FlixBus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe.
- You can travel to Karlsruhe from Lausanne by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £26 with Deutsche Bahn from Lausanne to Karlsruhe.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lausanne to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct coaches per day to Karlsruhe with FlixBus.
Direct services to Karlsruhe tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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