How to travel from Lucerne to Bern

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Compare train for Lucerne to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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€30

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€59

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1h 38m

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1h 8m

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1h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Bern is a train with an average price of €30.
The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

Yes, you can take a train between Lucerne and Bern.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Bern among Omio's users.

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from Lucerne to Bern

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SBBIR 15 2520 | 2520
    12:00 PM1h00
    Lucerne station
    1:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 15 2520 | 2520
    12:00 PM1h00
    Lucerne station
    1:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIR 15 2520 | 2520
    12:00 PM1h00
    Lucerne station
    1:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2522 | 2522
    1:00 PM1h00
    Lucerne station
    2:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2524 | 2524
    2:00 PM1h00
    Lucerne station
    3:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBRE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623
    1:05 PM1h21
    Lucerne station
    2:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    €231One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Lucerne to Bern

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lucerne to Bern, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lucerne to Bern and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Lucerne to Bern.

FAQs
You can travel between Lucerne and Bern by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Bern is a train with an average price of €30.
The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Lucerne to Bern is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Bern is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Bern as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Bern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Südostbahn to go to Bern by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.

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