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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 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 $47.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $129 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 |
 Most popular train company |  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.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lucerne:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $266 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $305 (€251).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Flight takes on average 8h 12m.
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)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:25 AM6h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ74234:40 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMTurin Airport$3131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S3 · ICE 101 · IC 6718:13 AM3h52Heidelberg Hbf12:05 PMLucerne station$851One-way2 transfers
- S1 · ICE 379 · RE 23479:13 PM4h03Heidelberg Hbf1:16 AMLucerne station$851One-way2 transfers
- S3 · ICE 277 · IR 24719:13 AM4h17Heidelberg Hbf1:30 PMLucerne station$851One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus6:59 PM6h26Heidelberg Hbf1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$471One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM7h55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$521One-way1 transfer
KL1822 · KL16396:40 PM16h35Frankfurt am Main Airport11:15 AMTurin Airport$3011One-way1 transfer- LH2968:30 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport9:50 PMTurin Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
- LH29212:30 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport1:50 PMTurin Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lucerne:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $266 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lucerne costing on average $305 (€251).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Flight takes on average 8h 12m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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