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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rapperswil is to drive which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 44 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 15.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rapperswil?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Rapperswil SG. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Rapperswil?

The distance between Lucerne and Rapperswil is 63 km. The road distance is 62.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.

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

The train from Luzern to Rapperswil SG takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rapperswil train from?

Lucerne to Rapperswil train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Lucerne to Rapperswil train arrive?

Lucerne to Rapperswil train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Rapperswil SG station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Rapperswil is 62 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Lucerne to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

There are 343+ hotels available in Rapperswil.

Lucerne to Rapperswil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Rapperswil by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
1h 24m
CHF 23–35
Drive 62.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lucerne to Rapperswilcar 62.3 km
44 min
CHF 11–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Jonatrain S15 / ...
1h 43m
CHF 17–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lucerne to Rapperswiltaxi 62.3 km
44 min
CHF 280–340

Lucerne to Rapperswil by train

98Weekly Trains

1h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63.1 km
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Luzern to Rapperswil SG hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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