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Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$58
Fastest journey on Sep 01
7 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
9 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 01
4
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Lucerne will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 4 buses from Venice to Lucerne, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 357 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $538.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $538 Average price |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Venice to Lucerne:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lucerne costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $470 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lucerne costing on average $538 (€436).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Lucerne buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h10 | 2:10 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h35 | 4:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h35 | 4:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 10h15 | 4:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h55 | 4:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Venice to Lucerne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Venice to Lucerne buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Lucerne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz). ATMs are available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
Ticket office support is available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
Available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz): Accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
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