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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Prague is to bus which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Prague is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs 2 800 Kč - 7 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Prague. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Zürich HB, St. Margrethen Sg and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Prague?

The distance between Lucerne and Prague is 592 km. The road distance is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Prague without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 1m and costs 3 000 Kč - 3 600 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lucerne to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Prague bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Prague train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Prague?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Prague is to train via Munich which takes 12h 8m and costs 5 000 Kč - 19 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Lucerne to Prague bus arrive?

Lucerne to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.

Where does the Lucerne to Prague train arrive?

Lucerne to Prague train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Prague is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Lucerne to Prague.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Prague?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Prague by train, plane, bus, or car

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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 Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
4h 51m
Kč 2,834–6,758
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 5m
Kč 1,200–1,800
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the bus from Sankt Gallen to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
11h 1m
Kč 3,081–3,519
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
12h 8m
Kč 5,346–18,308
Drive 687 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Praguecar 687 km
7h 34m
Kč 2,944–4,252
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
5h 21m
Kč 2,543–6,848
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane GVA - PRG
7h 35m
Kč 4,537–12,010
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Praha hl. n.train Ec
15h 16m
Kč 6,496–20,408

Lucerne to Prague by train and bus

7Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

Kč 3,081Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.5 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a train from Luzern to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Zürich HB, St. Margrethen SG, St. Margrethen Sg, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží twice a week. Tickets cost Kč 1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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