How to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne

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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 $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 $53, and a flight costs an average of $121.

Distance: 398 miles (641 km)

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Flight

$170

Average price

$89

Average price

Cheapest

$275

Average price

9h 42m

Average total duration

9h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 25m

Average total duration

13h 55m

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30m

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4h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Intercity

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

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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
    9:00 PM16h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM16h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1641
    9:05 PM1h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:40 PMTurin Airport
    $7761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1255 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · RE 4729
    8:01 AM8h54
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:55 PMLucerne station
    $2421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3929 · 18929 · 26819 · ICE 107
    8:44 AM9h21
    Amsterdam Centraal
    6:05 PMLucerne station
    $2591One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1255 · ICE 371 · IR 2331
    8:01 AM9h04
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:05 PMLucerne station
    $3351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM18h00
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM20h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM17h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ109 · AZ1431
    5:55 PM5h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:00 PMTurin Airport
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ109 · AZ1421
    5:55 PM16h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:30 AMTurin Airport
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ109 · AZ1417
    5:55 PM20h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2:30 PMTurin Airport
    $2861One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lucerne costing on average $121 (€97).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

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 29 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.

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 KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Swiss, KLM to go to Lucerne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Intercity to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus 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, Amelia.
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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