How to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne

Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Lucerne from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lucerne, Switzerland from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 9/20/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Amsterdam and Lucerne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Switzerland is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Amsterdam, Netherlands from Lucerne, Switzerland?

Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Amsterdam from Lucerne?

• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/22/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Lucerne here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Lucerne from Amsterdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

A bus is $91 (€72) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $128 (€102).

Taking a bus is about $25 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $63 (€50) for this trip.

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Lucerne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Lucerne by bus can take on average 12 h 50 min.

In comparison, getting to Lucerne by train can take on average 7 h 57 min.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lucerne is approximately 397 miles (640 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lucerne is:

• 1 train per day.

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

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

• Most travelers board their bus from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

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 Flixbus for buses to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Amsterdam to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $38 (€30).
• KLM can take you to Lucerne by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Amsterdam to Lucerne for $128 (€102).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $63 (€50).

Before traveling from Amsterdam to Lucerne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $38 (€30) one way.
• A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $128 (€102) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $63 (€50) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Amsterdam to Lucerne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.