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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Lucerne is to train and bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Lucerne?

The distance between Pforzheim and Lucerne is 317 km. The road distance is 268.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Pforzheim to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Lucerne train from?

Pforzheim to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Pforzheim to Lucerne train arrive?

Pforzheim to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Lucerne is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Pforzheim to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 670+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Pforzheim to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pforzheim to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 16m
CHF 51–124
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5h 26m
CHF 28–47
Drive 268.3 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Lucernecar 268.3 km
3h 6m
CHF 45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 6m
CHF 120–313
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
5h 33m
CHF 49–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Böblingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
7h 21m
CHF 39–59

Pforzheim to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 316.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Luzern via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 4h 16m.

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