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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 270 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

How far is it from Dublin to Lucerne?

The distance between Dublin and Lucerne is 1314 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Lucerne without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 18h 4m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Dublin to Lucerne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 6:25 PM in Dublin and 7:25 PM in Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 668+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Dublin to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Lucerne by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 88–265
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
18h 4m
CHF 360–634
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lucernecar
30h 6m
CHF 297–975
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 33m
CHF 99–250
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 44m
CHF 161–460
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mulhouse Villetrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
30h 35m
CHF 277–915

Dublin to Lucerne by ferry, train, and foot

31Weekly Services

18h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,314.1 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 2 Zone 19, 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 18h 4m.

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