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

The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Strasbourg and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Luzern. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Strasbourg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Strasbourg to Lucerne?

The distance between Strasbourg and Lucerne is 235 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Lucerne train from?

Strasbourg to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg station.

Train or bus from Strasbourg to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Strasbourg to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Strasbourg to Lucerne train arrive?

Strasbourg to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Strasbourg to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lucerne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Strasbourg to Lucerne.

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

Book your Strasbourg to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Strasbourg to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 56m
CHF 52–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 18–35
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Strasbourg to Lucernecar 229.7 km
2h 25m
CHF 38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 13m
CHF 35–85

Strasbourg to Lucerne by train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne.

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Distance: 234.5 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Strasbourg to Luzern via Basel Sbb and Basel SBB in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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