How to travel from Bern to Lucerne

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Compare train for Bern to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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$41

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Cheapest

$74

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 39m

Average total duration

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1h 9m

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1h 17m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Lucerne is a train with an average price of $41 (€33).
The fastest way to travel from Bern to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 22m.

Yes, you can take a train between Bern and Lucerne.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Lucerne among Omio's users.

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from Bern to Lucerne

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SBBIR 15 2513 | 2513
    10:00 AM1h01
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    11:01 AMLucerne station
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 61 616 | 616 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
    11:33 AM1h22
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    12:55 PMLucerne station
    $2341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIR 15 2513 | 2513
    10:00 AM1h01
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    11:01 AMLucerne station
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2515 | 2515
    11:00 AM1h01
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    12:01 PMLucerne station
    $2471One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517
    12:00 PM1h01
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    1:01 PMLucerne station
    $2471One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467
    10:04 AM1h26
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    11:30 AMLucerne station
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Bern to Lucerne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bern to Lucerne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bern to Lucerne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bern 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 Bern to Lucerne.

FAQs
You can travel between Bern and Lucerne by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Lucerne is a train with an average price of $41 (€33).
The fastest way to travel from Bern to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 22m.

The distance from Bern to Lucerne is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Lucerne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Lucerne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Lucerne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bern 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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