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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$191 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lucerne:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $191 (€156).
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $292 (€238).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Lucerne
How to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM17h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM17h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- KL16399:35 AM1h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:15 AMTurin Airport$4711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 98110:31 AM8h34Amsterdam Centraal7:05 PMLucerne station$1381One-way4 transfers
- ICE 123 · ICE 373 · IR 248310:31 AM8h59Amsterdam Centraal7:30 PMLucerne station$1381One-way2 transfers
- ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 977 · IR 23318:31 AM8h34Amsterdam Centraal5:05 PMLucerne station$1721One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM13h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM14h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 17:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM15h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$731One-way1 transfer
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AF11028:20 PM13h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:40 AMTurin Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
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LH18865:00 PM6h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:15 PMTurin Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
AZ109 · AZ14315:55 PM5h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:00 PMTurin Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lucerne:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $191 (€156).
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $292 (€238).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Swiss to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Amelia.
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