4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lucerne to Vitznau
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lucerne to Vitznau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Vitznau will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Vitznau without transferring at least once.
S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 80619:06 AM1h00Lucerne station10:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer- S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 80518:06 AM1h00Lucerne station9:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
- B 508 8055 | 8055+
IR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM0h53Lucerne station9:32 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer - S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 8051 · CC 82 | 11098:06 AM1h12Lucerne station9:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$331One-way2 transfers
- S 3 21337 | 21337 · B 508 8071 | 8071 · CC 82 | 112110:06 AM1h12Lucerne station11:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$331One-way2 transfers
- B 508 8055 | 8055+IR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM0h53Lucerne station9:32 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
- S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 80619:06 AM1h00Lucerne station10:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
- S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 80518:06 AM1h00Lucerne station9:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
- S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 8051 · CC 82 | 11098:06 AM1h12Lucerne station9:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$331One-way2 transfers
- S 3 21337 | 21337 · B 508 8071 | 8071 · CC 82 | 112110:06 AM1h12Lucerne station11:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$331One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry, bus, and train for Lucerne to Vitznau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Vitznau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $34 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Vitznau:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Vitznau take longer:
Train takes on average 51m.
Ferry takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 42m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Lucerne to Vitznau Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:56AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:32AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 09:32AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 10:32AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:18AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:39PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Lucerne to Vitznau bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Vitznau buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 3 21353 | 21353 · B 508 8111 | 8111 · CC 82 | 1145 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 3:18 PM Mittlerschwanden railway | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 8051 · CC 82 | 1109 | 8:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 9:18 AM Mittlerschwanden railway | 2 transfers | |
| S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 8051 | 8:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 9:06 AM Vitznau, Station | 1 transfer | |
| B 508 8055 | 8055+IR VAE 2017 | 2017 | 8:39 AM Lucerne station | 0h53 | 9:32 AM Vitznau, Station | 1 transfer | |
| S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 8061 | 9:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h00 | 10:06 AM Vitznau, Station | 1 transfer | |
| S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 8061 · CC 82 | 1115 | 9:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 10:18 AM Mittlerschwanden railway | 2 transfers | |
| S 3 21337 | 21337 · B 508 8071 | 8071 · CC 82 | 1121 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 1h12 | 11:18 AM Mittlerschwanden railway | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lucerne to Vitznau
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Buses from Lucerne to Vitznau run on average 13 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:19, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:19 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Lucerne to VitznauYou can travel by bus between Lucerne to Vitznau with BlaBlaCar for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lucerne to Vitznau
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