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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Geneva is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Genève. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Geneva?

The distance between Lucerne and Geneva is 266 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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

The train from Luzern to Genève takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Geneva train from?

Lucerne to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Lucerne to Geneva train arrive?

Lucerne to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Geneva is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Lucerne to Geneva.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Geneva.

Lucerne to Geneva - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Lucerne to Geneva by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
3h 5m
CHF 90–260
Drive 241.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lucerne to Genevacar 241.1 km
3h 10m
CHF 40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2h 53m
CHF 122–353

Lucerne to Geneva by train

104Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.6 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–260 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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