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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Nice is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Nice is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Nice. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Albert 1er via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Nice. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Nice-Ville via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Nice?

The distance between Lucerne and Nice is 508 km. The road distance is 553 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Lucerne to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Nice bus from?

Lucerne to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Nice train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Nice?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Nice is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Lucerne to Nice bus arrive?

Lucerne to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lucerne to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Nice is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Lucerne to Nice.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Nice by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 52m
€113–328
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Saronno to Imperiatrain Re13
11h 48m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Milanbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 34m
€41–75
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
9h 37m
€117–313
Drive 553 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Nicecar 553 km
5h 43m
€98–141
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
5h 22m
€86–262
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 12m
€146–425
Train via Busto Arsizio
1. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsiziotrain S50
3. Take the train from Busto Arsizio to Ventimigliatrain
10h 53m
€85–138

Lucerne to Nice by bus

18Weekly Buses

9h 34mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Nice, France?

You can take a bus from Luzern to Albert 1er via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luzern to Nice-Ville via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 9h 37m.

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