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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lucerne is to train and fly which costs SFr 250 - SFr 470 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 11h 23m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Lucerne?

The distance between Philadelphia and Lucerne is 6541 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Lucerne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 6h ahead of Philadelphia. It is currently 7:53 PM in Philadelphia and 1:53 AM in Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Philadelphia to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lucerne by plane or train

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

Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PHL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
11h 23m
CHF 313–917
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EWR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
12h 8m
CHF 258–463
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Basel (BSL)plane PHL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
14h 4m
CHF 473–998
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane JFK - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
13h 3m
CHF 270–924
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PHL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
15h 20m
CHF 427–969

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

20Weekly Planes

9h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 293Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Lucerne.

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Distance: 6,540.6 km
Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Lucerne. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Liberty International Airport, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern.

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