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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Friedrichshafen to Lucerne:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€70) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-43.99 (€-35.96). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM8h25Friedrichshafen12:25 AMLucerne$371One-way0 transfers
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4:00 PM8h25Friedrichshafen12:25 AMLucerne$371One-way0 transfers
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4:00 PM8h25Friedrichshafen12:25 AMLucerne$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Lucerne costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
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