How to travel from Kassel to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kassel to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €36, and a bus costs an average of €72.

Distance: 299 miles (482 km)

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€71

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€74

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6h 16m

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5h 46m

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15h 55m

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15h 25m

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

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

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06:00PM15h25
Kassel
09:25AMLucerne
$661One-way
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06:00PM15h25
Kassel
09:25AMLucerne
$661One-way
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FlixBus
06:00PM15h25
Kassel
09:25AMLucerne
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel 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 Kassel to Lucerne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kassel and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Lucerne is a train with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Lucerne:

A train is $45 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kassel to Lucerne costing on average $90 (€72).

A train is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Lucerne costing on average $175 (€139).

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 25m.

Bus takes on average 15h 25m.

The distance from Kassel to Lucerne is approximately 299 miles (482 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Lucerne is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel 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 Kassel to Lucerne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Lucerne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, KVG Kassel, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Lucerne by train.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel 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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