What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 26 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Colmar and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Luzern via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Alsace to Lucerne?

The distance between Alsace and Lucerne is 195 km. The road distance is 188.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Alsace to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lucerne bus from?

Alsace to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lucerne train from?

Alsace to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 26 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Alsace to Lucerne bus arrive?

Alsace to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Alsace to Lucerne train arrive?

Alsace to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Lucerne is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Alsace to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Alsace to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 58m
CHF 46–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5h 43m
CHF 14–26
Drive 188.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Lucernecar 188.9 km
1h 58m
CHF 31–45
Train via Sissach
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Luzerntrain Ir27
3h 45m
CHF 47–131

Alsace to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 194.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Luzern via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Luzern, Bahnhof via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel, Bahnhof in around 5h 43m.

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