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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at AISONE - Furan via Zurich Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Lucerne?

The distance between Interlaken and Lucerne is 476 km. The road distance is 440 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne without a car is to train via Rho which takes 9h 17m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Interlaken to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Lucerne bus from?

Interlaken to Lucerne bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne is to train via Rho which takes 9h 17m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Interlaken to Lucerne bus arrive?

Interlaken to Lucerne bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Lucerne is 440 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Interlaken to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 554+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Interlaken to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Interlaken to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Rho
best
1. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta NuovaFr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneo
9h 17m
€43–139
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to NovaraRe
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Nuova
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneo
10h 35m
€40–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhof
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano506 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneo416
12h 48m
€55–95
Drive 440 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Lucerne440 km
6h 11m
€76–109
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
3. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to Isola Village
4. Drive from Isola Village to Lucerne
8h 57m
€125–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to BernIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Asti - Asti Ovest
3. Take the bus from Asti Bus Station to Cuneo Piazzale Movicentro Bus Station
15h 42m
€82–109
Train to Basel, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
3. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to Isola Village
4. Drive from Isola Village to Lucerne
9h 14m
€63–263
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
4. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to Isola Village
5. Drive from Isola Village to Lucerne
10h 15m
€108–216

Interlaken to Lucerne by train and bus

51Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Interlaken to Lucerne.

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Distance: 476.3 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Lucerne, Italy?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to AISONE - Furan via Spiez, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho-Fiera Milano, Torino Porta Nuova, Cuneo, and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to AISONE - Furan via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS in around 12h 48m.

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