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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lucerne is to ferry and fly and train which costs SFr 310 - SFr 1000 and takes 15h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lucerne is to ferry and fly and train which takes 11h 13m and costs SFr 380 - SFr 650.

How far is it from Boston to Lucerne?

The distance between Boston and Lucerne is 6081 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Boston to Lucerne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boston and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 5h ahead of Boston. It is currently 8:44 AM in Boston and 1:44 PM in Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 666+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Boston to Lucerne - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Lucerne by ferry, plane, or train

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

Ferry, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
11h 13m
CHF 384–646
Ferry, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Basel (BSL)plane BOS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
14h 8m
CHF 274–954
Ferry, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
15h 4m
CHF 313–955

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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9h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Boston to Lucerne.

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Distance: 6,081 km
Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Lucerne. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Luzern.

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