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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Lucerne is to bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 12h 21m.

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 140.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 685+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Europe to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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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 15m
CHF 112–375
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhof/ZOBbus Ev
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
12h 21m
CHF 56–135
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5
2. Take the nighttrain from Hanau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
11h 20m
CHF 77–200
Drive 583.9 km
1. Drive from Europe to Lucernecar 583.9 km
4h 59m
CHF 97–139
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 8m
CHF 119–506
Train, fly
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
7h 6m
CHF 130–370

Europe to Lucerne by bus and train

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Distance: 598.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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 15m.

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