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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lucerne is to train via Unterseen which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Luzern via Visp and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lucerne?

The distance between Zermatt and Lucerne is 238 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zermatt to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Lucerne train from?

Zermatt to Lucerne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Lucerne train arrive?

Zermatt to Lucerne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Zermatt to Lucerne - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Lucerne by train or train (Trenitalia)

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best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4h 15m
CHF 86–248
Train via Unterseen
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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix
5h 19m
CHF 58–166
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
6h 2m

Zermatt to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 238 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Luzern via Visp and Bern in around 4h 15m.

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