How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Driving

€86

Average price

€37

Average price

Cheapest

€121

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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4h 41m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne:

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average €86.

A bus is €233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

Flight takes on average 8h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM8h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM8h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH292
    12:10 PM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:30 PMTurin Airport
    3061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 151 · IC 671
    8:02 AM4h03
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:05 PMLucerne station
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · EC 173
    11:51 AM4h14
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    4:05 PMLucerne station
    1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 675
    9:51 AM4h14
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    2:05 PMLucerne station
    1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 PM9h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:03 PM11h22
    Frankfurt South station
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM9h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIR 75 2116 | 2116
    8:00 AM4h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:25 PMLucerne station
    2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIR 75 2114 | 2114
    8:00 AM3h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:25 AMLucerne station
    2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIR 13 3262 | 3262
    8:00 AM3h51
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:51 AMLucerne station
    2641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne:

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average €86.

A bus is €233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

Flight takes on average 8h 14m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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