How to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne

Wed, May 27
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 164 miles (264 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$86

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$131

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $86 (€70).

A bus is $271 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $311 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 1m.

Flight takes on average 8h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Heidelberg to Lucerne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    1:59 PM10h26
    Heidelberg
    12:25 AMLucerne
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:59 PM10h26
    Heidelberg
    12:25 AMLucerne
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:59 PM10h26
    Heidelberg
    12:25 AMLucerne
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:59 PM10h26
    Heidelberg
    11:25 PMLucerne
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
May 27
Thu
May 28
Fri
May 29
Sat
May 30
Sun
May 31
Mon
Jun 01
Tue
Jun 02

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Heidelberg and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $86 (€70).

A bus is $271 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $311 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 1m.

Flight takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Lucerne is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Lucerne is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Lucerne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Heidelberg to Lucerne:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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.

Travelling from Heidelberg to Lucerne: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to SwitzerlandTravel to LucerneHow to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone