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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Luzern. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Luzern via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lucerne?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lucerne is 722 km. The road distance is 753.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lucerne bus from?

Rotterdam to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lucerne train from?

Rotterdam to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lucerne bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lucerne train arrive?

Rotterdam to Lucerne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lucerne is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Lucerne.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Rotterdam to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lucerne by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 58m
CHF 136–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
12h
CHF 50–90
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 37m
CHF 242–489
Drive 753.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lucernecar 753.6 km
7h 56m
CHF 125–181
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 2m
CHF 115–326
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 38m
CHF 138–332
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 4m
CHF 180–522
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
12h 16m
CHF 111–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
12h 48m
CHF 72–151

Rotterdam to Lucerne by train and foot

95Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Luzern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Luzern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 12h.

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