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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Luzern via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Lucerne?

The distance between Amsterdam and Lucerne is 685 km. The road distance is 810.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lucerne bus from?

Amsterdam to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lucerne train from?

Amsterdam to Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lucerne bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lucerne train arrive?

Amsterdam to Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Lucerne is 810 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Amsterdam to Lucerne.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Lucerne?

Book your Amsterdam to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 666+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Amsterdam to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 43m
CHF 133–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to The Haguebus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
14h 15m
CHF 69–107
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 45m
CHF 103–240
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
12h 2m
CHF 109–204
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 33m
CHF 128–333
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 21m
CHF 117–346
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
12h 52m
CHF 109–203
Drive 810.2 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lucernecar 810.2 km
7h 49m
CHF 138–199

Amsterdam to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Luzern via The Hague in around 14h 15m.

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