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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 train, with an average ticket price of $187 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $187, while a train costs an average of $187.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$187 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dresden to Lucerne:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $187.
A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $121. The journey takes 16h 41m versus 8h 6m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM21h55Dresden11:25 PMLucerne$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 AM21h55Dresden11:25 PMLucerne$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:30 PM16h50Dresden10:20 AMLucerne$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 PM16h50Dresden9:20 AMLucerne$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lucerne:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $187.
A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
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