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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $571.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $571 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lucerne:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lucerne costing on average $160.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lucerne costing on average $571.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
The journey is about 33m faster (7h 15m by train vs 7h 48m by car) and roughly $54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($160 vs $213). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Lucerne
How to get from Leipzig to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM 17h25 Leipzig 9:20 AM Lucerne $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 17h25 Leipzig 9:20 AM Lucerne $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 17h25 Leipzig 9:20 AM Lucerne $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lucerne:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lucerne costing on average $160.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lucerne costing on average $571.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Austrian Airlines to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
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