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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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$105

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$45

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$148

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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7h 39m

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7h 9m

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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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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 $45 (€37).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $284 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $330 (€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.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne among Omio's users.

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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)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM8h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIR 75 2114 | 2114
    8:00 AM3h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:25 AMLucerne station
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 279 · IR 2327
    10:50 AM4h15
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3:05 PMLucerne station
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 591 · ICE 101 · IC 671
    7:50 AM4h15
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:05 PMLucerne station
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 275 · IR 2467
    6:50 AM4h40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:30 AMLucerne station
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM10h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1319 · AF1502
    6:30 PM4h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:35 PMTurin Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1502 · AF1219
    3:10 PM7h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:35 PMTurin Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1619 · AF1502
    12:10 PM10h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:35 PMTurin Airport
    $2661One-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 $45 (€37).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $284 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lucerne costing on average $330 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Lucerne by bus.
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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