How to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €100.

Distance: 398 miles (641 km)

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Flight

€149

Average price

€65

Average price

Cheapest

€241

Average price

9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 17m

Average total duration

13h 47m

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30m

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4h 53m

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1h 53m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

PKP Intercity

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FlixBus

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Amelia

Most popular airline

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from Amsterdam to Lucerne

How to get from Amsterdam to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM15h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$931One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM15h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$931One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1641
09:00PM1h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:40PMTurin Airport
$10051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · RE 4729
08:31AM8h24
Amsterdam Centraal
04:55PMLucerne station
$2451One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 371 · IR 2331
08:31AM8h34
Amsterdam Centraal
05:05PMLucerne station
$2451One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 107
08:56AM9h09
Amsterdam Zuid
06:05PMLucerne station
$2471One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM17h50
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$941One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:45PM22h10
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
12:55PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM18h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:25AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ107 · AZ1435
11:55AM6h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:30PMTurin Airport
$4161One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ107 · AZ1431
11:55AM10h55
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:50PMTurin Airport
$4161One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX737+SBBIR 75 2114 | 2114
07:00AM4h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:25AMLucerne station
$5271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $80 (€63).

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 35m.

Bus takes on average 13h 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lucerne is approximately 398 miles (641 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lucerne is:
  • Around 26 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 train, bus, 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 Amelia, KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, KLM, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Intercity to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Lucerne:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Amelia, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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