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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Luzern via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Rostock to Lucerne?

The distance between Rostock and Lucerne is 1119 km. The road distance is 1006.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Rostock to Lucerne is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Rostock to Lucerne bus arrive?

Rostock to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rostock to Lucerne train arrive?

Rostock to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Lucerne is 1007 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Rostock to Lucerne.

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

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

Book your Rostock to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Rostock to Lucerne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rostock to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
11h 11m
CHF 285–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N33
19h 10m
CHF 89–141
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re5
2. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
16h 48m
CHF 95–309
Drive 1,006.9 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Lucernecar 1,006.9 km
9h 25m
CHF 170–245
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
12h 17m
CHF 223–510
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rostock to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
12h 54m
CHF 130–170
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 54m
CHF 127–380
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 11m
CHF 110–295
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 50m
CHF 116–455
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 31m
CHF 207–551
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 38m
CHF 162–542

Rostock to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 1,118.6 km
Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Luzern via Hamburg central bus station in around 19h 10m.

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