The cheapest and fastest ferries from Buochs to Lucerne
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Buochs to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buochs to Lucerne will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Buochs for Lucerne on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 12 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 18 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare ferry, train, and bus for Buochs to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buochs to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a ferry costs an average of €24.
Distance: 6 nautical miles (12 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
10h 45m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Buochs to Lucerne ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Buochs to Lucerne ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:17 AM Buochs (see) | 1h30 | 11:47 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 PM Buochs (see) | 18h00 | 11:41 AM Lucerne | 1 transfer | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Buochs to Lucerne

Distance 6 nautical miles (12 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 10:17 |
Last ferry 17:41 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Buochs to Lucerne start from as low as $29 (€24) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $41 (€34) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Vierwaldstättersee from Buochs to LucerneYou can travel by ferry between Buochs to Lucerne with Vierwaldstättersee for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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