- Must visit
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 19
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 19
37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
59 m
Ferries on Sep 19
5
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hergiswil to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hergiswil to Lucerne will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 5 ferries from Hergiswil to Lucerne, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct ferries cover the 7 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 37 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 1 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hergiswil to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 3 nautical miles (7 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vierwaldstättersee | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 0h48 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Vierwaldstättersee | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 0h48 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Vierwaldstättersee | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 05:36PM | Duration 0h37 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Vierwaldstättersee | Departure Time 12:47PM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 0h41 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Vierwaldstättersee | Departure Time 02:24PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h01 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Hergiswil to Lucerne ferries for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:47 PM Hergiswil (see) | 0h41 | 1:28 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:24 PM Hergiswil (see) | 2h01 | 4:25 PM Lucerne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:59 PM Hergiswil (see) | 0h37 | 5:36 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a ferry from Hergiswil to Lucerne and enjoy the approximately 3 nautical miles (7 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest ferry runs at 11:28, the last at 16:59.
Distance 3 nautical miles (7 km) |
First ferry 11:28 AM |
Last ferry 4:59 PM |
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