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

The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balerna to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Balerna and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Balerna, Piazza and arriving at Lucerne via Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Balerna and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Luzern via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Balerna to Lucerne?

The distance between Balerna and Lucerne is 183 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Balerna to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Balerna to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Lucerne bus from?

Balerna to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Chiasso station.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Lucerne train from?

Balerna to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Balerna station.

Train or bus from Balerna to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Balerna to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Balerna to Lucerne bus arrive?

Balerna to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Balerna to Lucerne train arrive?

Balerna to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Balerna to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Lucerne is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Balerna to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Balerna to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balerna to Lucerne by train, bus, car, 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 Balerna to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 50m
CHF 34–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Lucernebus
4h 20m
CHF 15–21
Drive 188.4 km
1. Drive from Balerna to Lucernecar 188.4 km
2h 3m
CHF 31–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 42m
CHF 92–310
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Balerna to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
4h 35m
CHF 49–118

Balerna to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 182.6 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balerna to Luzern via Bellinzona in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Chiasso to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–21 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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