How to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne

There are 2 ways to get from Interlaken to Lucerne: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Lucerne is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $30 (€27) compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

A train is $21 (€19) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $52 (€46) from Interlaken to Lucerne.

The quickest way to travel between Interlaken and Lucerne is by train, which takes on average 1 h 51 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 45 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 32 miles (52 km) from Interlaken to Lucerne.

The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Lucerne is:

• 9 buses per day.
• 22 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Interlaken and Lucerne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Interlaken to Lucerne:

• Most travelers take a train from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Interlaken to Lucerne:

• You can travel to Lucerne from Interlaken by train with Rhatische Bahn, SBB, Zentralbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $30 (€27) with Rhatische Bahn from Interlaken to Lucerne.

Yes, there are direct routes from Interlaken to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

• You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Lucerne with Rhatische Bahn or Zentralbahn.

Direct services to Lucerne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.