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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between London and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from London to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from London to Lucerne?

The distance between London and Lucerne is 1069 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from London to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Lucerne train from?

London to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Lucerne?

The best way to get from London to Lucerne is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the time difference between London and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:12 AM in London and 10:12 AM in Lucerne.

Where does the London to Lucerne train arrive?

London to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

London to Lucerne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from London to Lucerne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 25m
CHF 262–436
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
16h 55m
CHF 65–111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lucernecar
10h 26m
CHF 263–331
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 11m
CHF 118–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
20h 44m
CHF 101–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lucernecar
11h 28m
CHF 148–255
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 7m
CHF 103–319
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 30m
CHF 106–277
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 52m
CHF 115–354
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 15m
CHF 113–292
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 29m
CHF 92–353
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 3m
CHF 172–554

London to Lucerne by train

45Weekly Trains

8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069.1 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between London, England and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Luzern via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-Nord, and Brussels-North train station in around 16h 55m.

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