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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Lucerne is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Trier to Lucerne?

The distance between Trier and Lucerne is 408 km. The road distance is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Trier to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Lucerne bus from?

Trier to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Lucerne train from?

Trier to Lucerne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Trier to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Trier to Lucerne bus arrive?

Trier to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Trier to Lucerne train arrive?

Trier to Lucerne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Lucerne is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Trier to Lucerne.

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

Book your Trier to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 675+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Trier to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Trier to Lucerne by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Luxembourg, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 8m
CHF 115–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 011
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
7h 20m
CHF 34–55
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
7h 1m
CHF 76–139
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Trier to Lucernecar 412 km
4h 31m
CHF 70–101
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 20m
CHF 125–289
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
9h 12m

Trier to Lucerne by train

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Map of how to get from Trier to Lucerne.

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Distance: 407.6 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station in around 7h 20m.

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