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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 29 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Lucerne?

The distance between Stuttgart and Lucerne is 254 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lucerne bus from?

Stuttgart to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 29. Alternatively, you can train via Singen, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Lucerne bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Lucerne train arrive?

Stuttgart to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Lucerne is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Stuttgart to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Lucerne by bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
3h 53m
CHF 25–28
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4h 43m
CHF 49–110
Drive 252.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Lucernecar 252.2 km
2h 57m
CHF 43–61
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 24m
CHF 116–295
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
4h 47m
CHF 55–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Zurich Airport bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzerntrain 75
7h 56m
CHF 28–43
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 21m
CHF 123–283

Stuttgart to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 254.5 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Stuttgart to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Singen and Zürich HB in around 4h 43m.

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