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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Lucerne is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Europe to Lucerne?

The distance between Europe and Lucerne is 598 km. The road distance is 583.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Europe to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Lucerne train from?

Europe to Lucerne train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Lucerne train arrive?

Europe to Lucerne train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Lucerne is 584 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Europe to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Europe to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Europe 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 Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 19m
CHF 115–245
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
11h 42m
CHF 57–133
Drive 583.9 km
1. Drive from Europe to Lucernecar 583.9 km
4h 59m
CHF 98–141
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 42m
CHF 139–289
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
9h 14m
CHF 168–356
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 16m
CHF 120–232
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 37m
CHF 171–393

Europe to Lucerne by bus and train

48Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Europe to Lucerne.

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Distance: 598.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Europe and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Luzern via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 19m.

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