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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Colmar to Lucerne?

The distance between Colmar and Lucerne is 169 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Colmar to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Lucerne bus from?

Colmar to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Lucerne train from?

Colmar to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Colmar to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Colmar to Lucerne bus arrive?

Colmar to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Colmar to Lucerne train arrive?

Colmar to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Lucerne is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Colmar to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Colmar to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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 Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 24m
CHF 41–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 55m
CHF 15–26
Drive 160.9 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Lucernecar 160.9 km
1h 40m
CHF 27–38
Train via Sissach
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelterkindentrain S3
3. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Luzerntrain
3h 5m
CHF 42–116

Colmar to Lucerne by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Lucerne.

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Distance: 168.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Luzern via Basel Sbb and Basel SBB in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 4h 55m.

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