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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Lyon and Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Luzern via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Avignon to Lucerne?

The distance between Avignon and Lucerne is 743 km. The road distance is 580.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Avignon to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lucerne bus from?

Avignon to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lucerne train from?

Avignon to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Avignon to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Avignon to Lucerne bus arrive?

Avignon to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Avignon to Lucerne train arrive?

Avignon to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Lucerne is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Avignon to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Avignon to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Lucerne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 17m
CHF 130–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
11h 45m
CHF 46–84
Drive 580.8 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Lucernecar 580.8 km
6h 42m
CHF 96–138
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 30m
CHF 102–312
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
9h 44m
CHF 144–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
10h 4m
CHF 181–449
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 28m
CHF 191–465
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Cannestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 49m
CHF 165–390

Avignon to Lucerne by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Luzern via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Luzern, Bahnhof via Lyon, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 11h 45m.

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