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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Geneva to Lucerne:
A train is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lucerne costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Lucerne
How to get from Geneva to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 33 18445 | 18445 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 10705 | 10705 · IC 6 606 | 6062:08 AM5h47Geneva station7:55 AMLucerne station$621One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- RE 33 18445 | 18445 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 10705 | 10705 · IC 6 606 | 6062:08 AM5h47Geneva station7:55 AMLucerne station$621One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 10525 | 10525 · EC 173 | 1731:05 PM3h00Geneva station4:05 PMLucerne station$691One-way2 transfers
Other options
- RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · IR 15 2505 | 25051:08 AM5h53Geneva station7:01 AMLucerne station$641One-way2 transfers
- IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 10523 | 10523 · IR 26 2327 | 232712:05 PM3h00Geneva station3:05 PMLucerne station$691One-way2 transfers
- IC 10907 | 10907 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 24 4725 | 472511:35 AM3h20Geneva station2:55 PMLucerne station$711One-way2 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lucerne:
A train is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lucerne costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Swiss to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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