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How to get fromWashington to Lucerneby plane, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Lucerne by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DCA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    11h 21m
    CHF 407–1,156

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane IAD - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    12h 5m
    CHF 271–786

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Basel (BSL)plane plane IAD - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    14h 35m
    CHF 293–948

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    13h 15m
    CHF 501–830

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,717.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lucerne. However, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern.

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