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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Luzern via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Lucerne?

The distance between Bordeaux and Lucerne is 1155 km. The road distance is 883.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Lucerne train from?

Bordeaux to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Lucerne train arrive?

Bordeaux to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Lucerne is 884 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Bordeaux to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Bordeaux to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 16m
CHF 222–345
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 9m
CHF 88–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
14h 39m
CHF 133–217
Drive 883.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Lucernecar 883.7 km
10h 10m
CHF 170–245
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 19m
CHF 96–286
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 20m
CHF 246–367
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 5m
CHF 117–292

Bordeaux to Lucerne by train, subway, and foot

42Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 222Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Lucerne.

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Distance: 1,155.5 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Luzern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 16m.

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