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Compare train and bus for Interlaken to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Lucerne:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Lucerne costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 2h 3m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Interlaken to Lucerne
How to get from Interlaken to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR LIX 3085 | 3085
3:10 PM 1h54 Interlaken Ost 5:04 PM Lucerne station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR LIX 3085 | 3085
3:10 PM 1h54 Interlaken Ost 5:04 PM Lucerne station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 0
11:31 AM 1h03 Interlaken 12:34 PM Lucerne $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IR LIX 3087 | 3087
4:10 PM 1h54 Interlaken Ost 6:04 PM Lucerne station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - B 103 10359 | 10359 · IR LIX 3085 | 3085
2:57 PM 2h07 Interlaken 5:04 PM Lucerne station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - B 103 10367 | 10367 · IR LIX 3087 | 3087
3:57 PM 2h07 Interlaken 6:04 PM Lucerne station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:16 PM 1h13 Interlaken 6:29 PM Lucerne $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
5:15 PM 1h15 Interlaken 6:30 PM Lucerne $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
11:30 AM 1h05 Interlaken 12:35 PM Lucerne $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Lucerne:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Lucerne costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Interlaken and arrive in Luzern.
- Travel with Shuttler, Infobus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Shuttler, Infobus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn.
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