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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 an average ticket price of Kč873 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč873, while a flight costs an average of Kč9182.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč1644 Average price | Kč873 Average price Cheapest | Kč9182 Average price | Kč2761 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Heidelberg to Lucerne:
A bus is Kč771 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average Kč1644.
A bus is Kč8309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average Kč9182.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
The journey is about 14m faster (3h 35m by train vs 3h 49m by car) and roughly Kč1117 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč1644 vs Kč2761). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Lucerne
How to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:25 AM6h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)Kč8291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:25 AM6h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)Kč8291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ74235:05 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport6:25 PMTurin AirportKč78641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1093 · IC 187 · IR 212411:13 AM5h12Heidelberg Hbf4:25 PMLucerne stationKč20751One-way2 transfers
- 15971 · ICE 103 · IC 67510:10 AM3h55Heidelberg Hbf2:05 PMLucerne stationKč23601One-way2 transfers
- S1 · ICE 101 · IC 6718:04 AM4h01Heidelberg Hbf12:05 PMLucerne stationKč23601One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM7h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)Kč11531One-way1 transfer
KL1816+KL2013 · KL210810:15 AM12h20Frankfurt am Main Airport10:35 PMTurin AirportKč80721One-way2 transfers- EN88485:05 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport6:25 PMTurin AirportKč82011One-way0 transfers
- LH29212:20 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport1:40 PMTurin AirportKč82011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lucerne:
A bus is Kč771 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average Kč1644.
A bus is Kč8309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average Kč9182.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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