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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Bonn is to bus which costs €55 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Bonn is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Bonn?

The distance between Lucerne and Bonn is 571 km. The road distance is 538.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bonn without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Lucerne to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bonn bus from?

Lucerne to Bonn bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Bonn?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bonn is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Lucerne to Bonn bus arrive?

Lucerne to Bonn bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Bonn is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Lucerne to Bonn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Bonn?

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

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Lucerne to Bonn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lucerne to Bonn 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
5h 49m
€99–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 30m
€55–62
Drive 538.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Bonncar 538.4 km
5h 21m
€97–140
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h
€77–189
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
8h 6m
€127–237
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
10h 55m
€64–96
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
5h 49m
€95–246
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 33m
€112–264
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 48m
€168–403
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 17m
€130–423

Lucerne to Bonn by train and tram

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Bonn, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Bonn Hbf via Zürich Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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