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How to get fromDublin to Lucerneby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Lucerne by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    5h 40m
    CHF 82–253

  2. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
    17h 59m
    CHF 359–599

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
    28h 40m
    CHF 541–1,299

  4. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    6h 30m
    CHF 98–276

  5. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain train
    8h 41m
    CHF 152–340

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lucernecar car
    30h 6m
    CHF 633–1,580

  7. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürichbus bus
    6. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train Ir / ...
    44h 50m
    CHF 491–838

Dublin to Lucerne by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,315.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Lucerne. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Luzern via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 59m.

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