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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $619.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$619 Average price | $141 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 Dortmund to Lucerne:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Lucerne costing on average $141.
A bus is $524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Lucerne costing on average $619.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $197 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102. The journey takes 13h 25m versus 6h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Lucerne
How to get from Dortmund to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM14h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM14h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH18868:10 PM3h05Cologne Bonn Airport11:15 PMTurin Airport$3041One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 515 · ICE 2557 · IR 26318:36 AM8h15Dortmund Hbf4:51 PMLucerne station$1221One-way2 transfers- 26812 · ICE 225 · 19144 · IC 10899:45 AM8h40Dortmund Hbf6:25 PMLucerne station$1601One-way4 transfers
- ICE 515 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · 191448:36 AM9h49Dortmund Hbf6:25 PMLucerne station$1601One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:26 PM14h54Dortmund Hbf11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$581One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM17h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain12:26 PM18h44Dortmund Hbf7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$811One-way2 transfers
VY1897 · VY65129:50 AM6h45Dusseldorf Airport4:35 PMTurin Airport$1551One-way1 transfer
KL1804 · KL16416:15 PM4h25Dusseldorf Airport10:40 PMTurin Airport$2221One-way1 transfer- KL1802 · KL16412:30 PM8h10Dusseldorf Airport10:40 PMTurin Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Lucerne:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Lucerne costing on average $141.
A bus is $524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Lucerne costing on average $619.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
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