What is the cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Rüdesheim and arriving at Luzern via Mainz central train station and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bingen, Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

The distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lucerne is 447 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.

How do I travel from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne bus from?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne train from?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne bus arrive?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne train arrive?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, 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 via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
6h 13m
CHF 66–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
10h 7m
CHF 55–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
9h 18m
CHF 66–162
Drive 454.5 km
1. Drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucernecar 454.5 km
4h 1m
CHF 77–110
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
9h 31m
CHF 79–145
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 23m
CHF 121–248
Bus, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 18m
CHF 157–351

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lucerne by bus and train

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Distance: 446.9 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Bingen, Villa Sachsen to Luzern via Bingen, Stadtbahnhof, Bingen, Stadtbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rüdesheim to Luzern via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz central train station, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 10h 7m.

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