How to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 623 miles (1003 km)

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Driving

$153

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$202

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$108

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Cheapest

$365

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(fuel + tolls)

15h 27m

Average total duration

14h 57m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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21h 20m

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20h 50m

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13h 46m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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3.0 - 6.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.5kg

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Malta Air

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $108 (€88).

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

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $153 (€125).

A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $202 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 57m.

Bus takes on average 20h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Lucerne

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    7:35 AM25h45
    Copenhagen
    9:20 AMLucerne
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:35 AM25h45
    Copenhagen
    9:20 AMLucerne
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:35 AM25h45
    Copenhagen
    9:20 AMLucerne
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:50 PM28h35
    Copenhagen
    12:25 AMLucerne
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM28h30
    Copenhagen
    12:25 AMLucerne
    $981One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:55 PM28h30
    Copenhagen
    11:25 PMLucerne
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $108 (€88).

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

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $153 (€125).

A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $202 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 57m.

Bus takes on average 20h 50m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Lucerne is approximately 623 miles (1003 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Lucerne is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Lucerne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair to go to Lucerne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Lucerne:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen 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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