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Travel Information to Lucerne from Geneva

Distance118 miles (190 km)
Available travel modesTrain or flight
Ticket price range$45 -
Cheapest modeTrain • $45 (€41) • 2 h 50 min
Fastest modeFlight • $146 (€132) • 45 min
Popular travel companiesSWISS or SBB

Travel 118 miles (190 km) by train or flight from Geneva to Lucerne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are SWISS or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Geneva to Lucerne.

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from Geneva to Lucerne

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

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

SBBIR 15 2515 | 2515
08:54AM3h07
Geneva station
12:01PMLucerne station
$861One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIR 15 2515 | 2515
08:54AM3h07
Geneva station
12:01PMLucerne station
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671
09:05AM3h00
Geneva station
12:05PMLucerne station
$901One-way
2 transfers

Other options

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 8940 | 8940 · S 1 21140 | 21140
09:05AM3h40
Geneva station
12:45PMLucerne station
$1011One-way
3 transfers
SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 2319
08:05AM3h00
Geneva station
11:05AMLucerne station
$1391One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 1 713 | 713 · IR 16 2169 | 2169 · RE 24 4719 | 4719
08:35AM3h20
Geneva station
11:55AMLucerne station
$1391One-way
2 transfers

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How to Travel from Geneva to Lucerne

The journey between the two can be as short as 45 minutes and are 164 miles apart. Many visitors to Geneva head directly to Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Europe. One can swim in the Lake or take a scenic boat tour. Lucerne is situated in Central Switzerland. One of the main attractions in Lucerne is Mount Pilatus, a mountain of 2,128 metres. One can reach the summit by a cogwheel railway, where one can enjoy the stunning view of Lake Lucerne down in the valley below.

Train: There are three trains a hour from Geneva. The journey takes between 2 hours 50 minutes and 3 hours 18 minutes. It involves at least one change. Trains leave Geneva from Geneva Cornavin Station and arrive in Lucerne Station. All trains are operated by SBB (Swiss Federal Railways).

Bus: There are no buses between these two Swiss cities.

Flight: There are 8 direct flights a day between Geneva and Lucerne. These flights, operated by SwissAir, take between 45 minutes to 55 minutes. They depart from Geneva Airport and land at Zurich Airport. There are numerous non-direct flights, which means there are at least two flights an hour between the two. Non-direct flights take between 2 hours 55 minutes and 28 hours 15 minutes.

Traveling from Geneva to Lucerne: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne? The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne is by train.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne? The quickest way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne is by catching a flight from Zurich airport, which usually takes 45 minutes.

How to get from Geneva to Lucerne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Lucerne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Lucerne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Lucerne.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Geneva to Lucerne: train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lucerne is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $45 (€41) compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

A train is () less than a bus with an average ticket price of () from Geneva to Lucerne.

Taking a train costs $101 (€91) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $146 (€132) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Geneva to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that take longer:

Taking a train requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.

The Geneva to Lucerne distance is around 118 miles (190 km).

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Lucerne is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 7 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lucerne from Geneva as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Lucerne:

  • Trains most often depart from Geneva at Geneva and arrive in Lucerne at Lucerne.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Geneva to Lucerne:

  • You can take a flight from Geneva to Lucerne with SWISS. Cheap tickets can be found for $146 (€132) with SWISS from Geneva to Lucerne.
  • You can go to Lucerne from Geneva by train with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $45 (€41) with SBB from Geneva to Lucerne on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 7 direct flights per day to Lucerne with SWISS.
  • You can check for a direct train to Lucerne with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Lucerne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris or 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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