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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 an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $129, while a flight costs an average of $821.
Distance: 623 miles (1003 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $821 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 38m Average total duration 24h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lucerne:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $167 (€140).
A bus is $692 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $821 (€689).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 6m.
Bus takes on average 24h 38m.
The journey is about 10m faster (13h 36m by train vs 13h 46m by car) and roughly $193 (€162) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($167 (€140) vs $359 (€302)). 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 Copenhagen to Lucerne
How to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM 28h30 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $108 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM 28h30 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $108 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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LH952210:05 AM 4h05 Copenhagen Airport 2:10 PM Turin Airport $387 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ECE 393 · ICE 75 · IC 641 · RE 47418:22 AM 14h33 Copenhagen Central Station 10:55 PM Lucerne station $179 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJ 385 · ECE 9 · IR 234710:22 AM 14h54 Copenhagen Central Station 1:16 AM Lucerne station $179 1 One-way 2 transfers
ECE 393 · ICE 75 · IC 23458:22 AM 15h43 Copenhagen Central Station 12:05 AM Lucerne station $179 1 One-way 2 transfers
AF1851 · AF15023:35 PM 7h20 Copenhagen Airport 10:55 PM Turin Airport $236 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1351 · AF12026:45 AM 10h35 Copenhagen Airport 5:20 PM Turin Airport $236 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1751 · AF150210:05 AM 12h50 Copenhagen Airport 10:55 PM Turin Airport $236 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lucerne:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $167 (€140).
A bus is $692 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lucerne costing on average $821 (€689).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 6m.
Bus takes on average 24h 38m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, ITA, Vueling, Malta Air, Cityjet, Lot Polish Airlines, Volotea, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Austrian Airlines to go to Lucerne by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
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