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Compare train for Kloten to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kloten to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kloten to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Kloten to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kloten to Lucerne:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kloten to Lucerne costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $67 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 1h 2m versus 49m 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 Kloten to Lucerne
How to get from Kloten to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kloten to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IR 75 2114 | 21149:55 AM 1h30 Kloten station 11:25 AM Lucerne station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IR 75 2114 | 21149:55 AM 1h30 Kloten station 11:25 AM Lucerne station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
S 7 18735 | 18735 · IR 70 2619 | 26199:25 AM 1h26 Kloten station 10:51 AM Lucerne station $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
S 7 18733 | 18733 · IR 75 2112 | 21128:55 AM 1h30 Kloten station 10:25 AM Lucerne station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
S 7 18739 | 18739 · IR 70 2621 | 262110:25 AM 1h26 Kloten station 11:51 AM Lucerne station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
S 7 18731 | 18731 · IR 70 2617 | 26178:25 AM 1h26 Kloten station 9:51 AM Lucerne station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kloten to Lucerne:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kloten to Lucerne costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kloten and Lucerne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Luzern.
- Travel with Shuttler to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Shuttler.
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