How to travel from Dresden to Lucerne

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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 prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €147.

Distance: 369 miles (595 km)

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€95

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Cheapest

€327

Average price

9h 23m

Average total duration

8h 53m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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SWISS

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from Dresden to Lucerne

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
04:00PM17h25
Dresden
09:25AMLucerne
$731One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:00PM17h25
Dresden
09:25AMLucerne
$731One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:00PM17h25
Dresden
09:25AMLucerne
$731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:15AM23h55
Dresden
05:10AMLucerne
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:30PM20h55
Dresden
09:25AMLucerne
$781One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Lucerne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $60 (€47).

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

A bus is $0.63 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $125 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lucerne costing on average $184 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 41m.

Bus takes on average 17h 5m.

The distance from Dresden to Lucerne is approximately 369 miles (595 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Lucerne is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Lucerne:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with SWISS to go to Lucerne by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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