How to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lucerne including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €73.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lucerne:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average €118.

A bus is €387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average €459.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 46m.

Bus takes on average 14h 46m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lucerne is approximately 398 miles (641 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lucerne is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lucerne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with Air France, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, asl airlines, Amelia, Swiss to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Lucerne:

• 2 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Interlaken, Zurich, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.

To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.