What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Lech. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lech is 381 km. The road distance is 319.2 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Lech without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 34m and costs €40 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Lech?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Karlsruhe to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lech bus from?

Karlsruhe to Lech bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lech?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lech is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lech bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Lech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lech is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 3084+ hotels available in Lech.

Karlsruhe to Lech - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Lech by bus, train, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationN77
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Langen Am ArlbergRjx / ...
7h 34m
€41–72
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Anton Am ArlbergRjx
7h 55m
€109–256
Drive 319.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lech319.2 km
4h 16m
€52–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationN77
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Bludenz
8h 6m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz BahnhofRe2
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to St. Gallen1 / ...
3. Take the night train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Langen Am ArlbergNj
8h 55m
€86–147

Karlsruhe to Lech by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.5 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Lech, Austria?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lech Dorfhus via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, St. Anton Am Arlberg, and St. Anton a.A. Bahnhof in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 8h 6m.

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