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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Lucerne?

The distance between Nuremberg and Lucerne is 445 km. The road distance is 412.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lucerne bus from?

Nuremberg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lucerne train from?

Nuremberg to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 460 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lucerne bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lucerne train arrive?

Nuremberg to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Lucerne is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Nuremberg to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Nuremberg to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
6h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 50m
CHF 33–53
Drive 412.7 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Lucernecar 412.7 km
5h 20m
CHF 67–97
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NUE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 8m
CHF 123–318
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
7h 22m
CHF 123–456
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
7h 31m
CHF 86–266
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 21m
CHF 146–381
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 23m
CHF 148–406
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 47m
CHF 168–413
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 13m
CHF 190–411

Nuremberg to Lucerne by bus

3Weekly Buses

7h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nuremberg to Lucerne.

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Distance: 444.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 22m.

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