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Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Lucerne:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Lucerne costing on average $90 (€72).
A bus is $513 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Lucerne costing on average $583 (€466).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Flight takes on average 9h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Lucerne
How to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM13h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM13h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 368 · IR 21209:47 AM4h38Innsbruck Hbf2:25 PMLucerne station$1351One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 662+
S 2+
IR 2219+
IC 78012:47 PM5h04Innsbruck Hbf5:51 PMLucerne station$981One-way4 transfers
RJX 160 · IR 258011:47 AM4h38Innsbruck Hbf4:25 PMLucerne station$1351One-way1 transfer
RJX 162 · IR 25821:47 PM4h38Innsbruck Hbf6:25 PMLucerne station$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM15h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße4:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM15h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße4:25 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$801One-way1 transfer
LH6347 · LH6417+
LH95248:20 AM10h00Innsbruck Airport6:20 PMTurin Airport$7171One-way2 transfers
LH6347 · LH6333+
LH95248:20 AM10h00Innsbruck Airport6:20 PMTurin Airport$7171One-way2 transfers
LH6347 · LH6413+
LH95248:20 AM10h00Innsbruck Airport6:20 PMTurin Airport$7171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Lucerne:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Lucerne costing on average $90 (€72).
A bus is $513 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Lucerne costing on average $583 (€466).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Flight takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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