How far is Lucerne from Karlsruhe?

Lucerne and Karlsruhe are 218 km (135 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lucerne to Karlsruhe?

Buses departing from Parking Bus Inselipark in Lucerne will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

Bus Lucerne to Karlsruhe from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lucerne to Karlsruhe on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:35pm	Luzern	6h 5m	9:40pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:25am	Luzern	7h 10m	11:35am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:06 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lucerne to Karlsruhe

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

218 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $69	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $45	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11326 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Where are the popular stops in Lucerne and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Lucerne

A - Parking Bus Inselipark

B - Lucerne Carparkplatz Inseliquai

C - Luzern Omnibusbahnhof

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lucerne to Karlsruhe by bus

How far is Lucerne from Karlsruhe?
Lucerne and Karlsruhe are 218 km (135 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lucerne to Karlsruhe?
Buses departing from Parking Bus Inselipark in Lucerne will take you to Südseite Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe.

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$36

The cheapest trip from Lucerne to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lucerne to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $51 for a bus ticket from Lucerne to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-21.