How to travel from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne

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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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

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

Deutsche Bahn
08:45AM3h06
Friedrichshafen
11:51AMLucerne
$861One-way
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Deutsche Bahn
08:45AM3h06
Friedrichshafen
11:51AMLucerne
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn
08:45AM3h06
Friedrichshafen
11:51AMLucerne
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Lucerne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Friedrichshafen and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 25m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 4m.

The distance from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Lucerne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Lucerne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Friedrichshafen 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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