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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Ulm to Lucerne?

The distance between Ulm and Lucerne is 292 km. The road distance is 246 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ulm to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lucerne train from?

Ulm to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Ulm to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Ulm to Lucerne bus arrive?

Ulm to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Ulm to Lucerne train arrive?

Ulm to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Lucerne is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ulm to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ulm to Lucerne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
5h 34m
CHF 62–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 283A
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 25m
CHF 21–35
Drive 246 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Lucernecar 246 km
3h 15m
CHF 40–58
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 20m
CHF 143–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhofbus 700
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Luzerntrain 75
6h 22m
CHF 34–62
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 12m
CHF 134–397

Ulm to Lucerne by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 6h 25m.

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