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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Luzern via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lucerne?

The distance between Lyon and Lucerne is 522 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lyon to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lucerne bus from?

Lyon to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lucerne train from?

Lyon to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 8h.

Where does the Lyon to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Lucerne train arrive?

Lyon to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lucerne is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Lyon to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Lucerne by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 27m
CHF 100–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
8h
CHF 25–40
Drive 382.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lucernecar 382.4 km
4h 49m
CHF 64–93
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 27m
CHF 147–381
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 53m
CHF 106–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
6h 13m
CHF 90–138
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 53m
CHF 110–318
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 17m
CHF 164–383

Lyon to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 522.3 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Luzern via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and Zürich Hbf in around 8h.

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