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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Lucerne is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Nuremberg central bus station and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Luzern via Hauptbahnhof, Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lucerne?

The distance between Erlangen and Lucerne is 509 km. The road distance is 432.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Erlangen to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lucerne bus from?

Erlangen to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lucerne train from?

Erlangen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.

Train or bus from Erlangen to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Erlangen to Lucerne bus arrive?

Erlangen to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Erlangen to Lucerne train arrive?

Erlangen to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Lucerne is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Erlangen to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Erlangen to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Erlangen to Lucerne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
7h 36m
CHF 97–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 48m
CHF 35–56
Drive 432.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lucernecar 432.2 km
5h 26m
CHF 71–102
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NUE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 24m
CHF 119–319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
7h 56m
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 3m
CHF 124–497
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 30m
CHF 151–423
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 1m
CHF 150–417
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 20m
CHF 183–438
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 1m
CHF 168–443

Erlangen to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Luzern via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Nuremberg central bus station and Munich Central Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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