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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 prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$194 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 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 $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $194 (€159).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
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)$861One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM17h05Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$861One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL16386:05 AM1h50Turin Airport7:55 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4781One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 668 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 1449:54 AM8h35Lucerne station6:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1951One-way3 transfers
IR 2464 · ICE 108 · ICE 1449:30 AM8h59Lucerne station6:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1951One-way2 transfers
IR 2316 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 12210:54 AM8h35Lucerne station7:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2201One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM15h55Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)7:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM18h10Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)10:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1111One-way2 transfers
AZ1432 · AZ1106:50 AM10h15Turin Airport5:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2441One-way1 transfer
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KL21016:00 AM7h10Turin Airport1:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2471One-way1 transfer
KL2022+
KL21016:00 AM13h15Turin Airport7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Amsterdam:
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $194 (€159).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Amsterdam costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
- Around 32 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 KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Swiss to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, KLM.
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