There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 56mCHF 51–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
4h 30mCHF 21–35Drive 229.7 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Lucernecar 229.7 km
2h 25mCHF 39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 13mCHF 37–86
Strasbourg to Lucerne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Luzern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
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.
The distance between Strasbourg and Lucerne is 234 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
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.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg station.
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 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.
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 twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Strasbourg to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lucerne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Strasbourg to Lucerne.
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