How to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne

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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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$90

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$70

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Cheapest

$152

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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30m

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4h 21m

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3h 51m

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3h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Flight takes on average 9h 27m.

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

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from Innsbruck to Lucerne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM13h10
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM13h10
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 368 · IR 2120
    9:47 AM4h38
    Innsbruck Hbf
    2:25 PMLucerne station
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 662+ÖBB | S-BahnS 2+ÖBBIR 2219+ÖBB | InterCityIC 780
    12:47 PM5h04
    Innsbruck Hbf
    5:51 PMLucerne station
    $981One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 160 · IR 2580
    11:47 AM4h38
    Innsbruck Hbf
    4:25 PMLucerne station
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 162 · IR 2582
    1:47 PM4h38
    Innsbruck Hbf
    6:25 PMLucerne station
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM15h10
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    4:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM15h10
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    4:25 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6347 · LH6417+Air DolomitiLH9524
    8:20 AM10h00
    Innsbruck Airport
    6:20 PMTurin Airport
    $7171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6347 · LH6333+Air DolomitiLH9524
    8:20 AM10h00
    Innsbruck Airport
    6:20 PMTurin Airport
    $7171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6347 · LH6413+Air DolomitiLH9524
    8:20 AM10h00
    Innsbruck Airport
    6:20 PMTurin Airport
    $7171One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Innsbruck and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Flight takes on average 9h 27m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Lucerne is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Lucerne is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Lucerne:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Innsbruck to Lucerne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck 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.

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