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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $204.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Amsterdam:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $147.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $204.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $236 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89. The journey takes 9h 5m versus 8h 14m 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 Lucerne to Amsterdam
How to get from Lucerne to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM17h05Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM17h05Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL16386:05 AM1h50Turin Airport7:55 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 2320 · ICE 278 · IC 2041 · 1062812:54 PM10h10Lucerne station11:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$861One-way5 transfers
- RE 4722 · IC 620 · ECE 4 · ICE 2241:05 PM8h24Lucerne station9:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$981One-way3 transfers
- IR 2320 · ICE 278 · ICE 22412:54 PM8h35Lucerne station9:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$981One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM13h00Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)3:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$881One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM14h55Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM15h55Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)6:10 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$921One-way1 transfer
KL2101 · KL20226:00 AM13h15Turin Airport7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3091One-way1 transfer- KL2101+KL14106:00 AM14h00Turin Airport8:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3111One-way1 transfer
VY6515 · VY83029:50 AM5h55Turin Airport3:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Amsterdam:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $150.
A bus is $304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $395.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 53m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Amelia.
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