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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Berlin is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Berlin?

The distance between Lucerne and Berlin is 743 km. The road distance is 837.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Lucerne to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Berlin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Berlin train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Berlin?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Berlin is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Lucerne to Berlin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Berlin is 838 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Lucerne to Berlin.

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

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

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Lucerne to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne to Berlin by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
5h 7m
€76–270
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 Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
15h 40m
€66–117
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
8h 53m
€183–427
Drive 837.9 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Berlincar 837.9 km
8h 47m
€148–213
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
5h 32m
€94–294
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
4. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
7h 51m
€148–430
Train via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
9h 7m
€193–447
Train #2
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
10h 28m
€360–1,057
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lucerne to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
11h 49m
€177–242

Lucerne to Berlin by train

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Distance: 743 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Berlin Hbf via Basel SBB in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin central bus station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Berlin Südkreuz train station in around 15h 40m.

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