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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $639.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$639 Average price | $145 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lucerne:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lucerne costing on average $145.
A bus is $578 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lucerne costing on average $639.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
The journey is about 42m faster (5h 21m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($145 vs $175). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Lucerne
How to get from Bonn to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM11h15Bonn, Museumsmeile11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM11h15Bonn, Museumsmeile11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1985+
LH18868:10 PM3h05Cologne Bonn Airport11:15 PMTurin Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2040 · ICE 2557 · IR 26319:14 AM7h37Bonn Hbf4:51 PMLucerne station$1421One-way2 transfers- IC 2441 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 · IC 1878:44 AM7h41Bonn Hbf4:25 PMLucerne station$1711One-way4 transfers
- 25414 · ICE 915 · IC 187 · IR 21248:32 AM7h53Bonn Hbf4:25 PMLucerne station$1851One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM11h45Bonn, Museumsmeile11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$501One-way1 transfer
AZ7781+
AZ14218:05 PM14h25Cologne Bonn Airport10:30 AMTurin Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
TK1676 · TK13097:15 PM14h15Cologne Bonn Airport9:30 AMTurin Airport$4111One-way1 transfer- TK1674 · TK13092:50 PM18h40Cologne Bonn Airport9:30 AMTurin Airport$4321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lucerne:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lucerne costing on average $145.
A bus is $578 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lucerne costing on average $639.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
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