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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Berlin to Lucerne?

The distance between Berlin and Lucerne is 743 km. The road distance is 836.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 8h 44m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Berlin to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lucerne bus from?

Berlin to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lucerne train from?

Berlin to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Berlin to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 8h 44m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Berlin to Lucerne bus arrive?

Berlin to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Berlin to Lucerne train arrive?

Berlin to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Lucerne is 836 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Berlin to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 662+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Berlin to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Berlin Südkreuz train station, Berlin central bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 7m
CHF 69–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 8m
CHF 60–102
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
8h 44m
CHF 171–430
Drive 836.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lucernecar 836.4 km
8h 51m
CHF 137–198
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 58m
CHF 86–272
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 31m
CHF 173–511
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 3m
CHF 137–418
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Lucernecar
11h 37m
CHF 154–205
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 336–944

Berlin to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 743 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Berlin Südkreuz train station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin central bus station, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 16h 8m.

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