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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden 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 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $514.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $514 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lucerne:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $420 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $514 (€432).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 17h 13m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€125) compared to roughly $220 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€60). The journey takes 8h 34m versus 8h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Lucerne
How to get from Dresden to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 16534 · IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713
9:12 PM 11h43 Dresden Hbf 8:55 AM Lucerne station $57 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- 16534 · IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713
9:12 PM 11h43 Dresden Hbf 8:55 AM Lucerne station $57 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH69+LH95206:10 AM 3h50 Dresden Airport 10:00 AM Turin Airport $310 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- STR 7 · 16534 · IC 60408 · IC 611
9:02 PM 11h53 Dresden 8:55 AM Lucerne station $61 1 One-way 4 transfers - 16534 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · EC 61
9:12 PM 10h43 Dresden Hbf 7:55 AM Lucerne station $66 1 One-way 4 transfers - 16534 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 663
9:12 PM 10h53 Dresden Hbf 8:05 AM Lucerne station $66 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 19h20 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:30 AM 21h55 Dresden, Bf Neustadt 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 PM 25h40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
- LH2129+LH9472
8:25 PM 12h45 Dresden Airport 9:10 AM Turin Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH2125+LH9472
1:35 PM 19h35 Dresden Airport 9:10 AM Turin Airport $285 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH69+LH9522
6:10 AM 8h00 Dresden Airport 2:10 PM Turin Airport $310 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lucerne:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $420 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $514 (€432).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 17h 13m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
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