How to travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €477.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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€477

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Düsseldorf costing on average €95.

A bus is €138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Düsseldorf costing on average €187.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 4m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 29m faster (5h 34m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly €64 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€95 vs €159). 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.

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from Lucerne to Düsseldorf

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

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

  • FlixBus
    1:15 AM13h00
    Lucerne
    2:15 PMDüsseldorf
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:15 AM13h00
    Lucerne
    2:15 PMDüsseldorf
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:35 PM12h55
    Lucerne
    3:30 AMDüsseldorf
    521One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:30 PM15h35
    Lucerne
    6:05 AMDüsseldorf
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:35 PM15h30
    Lucerne
    7:05 AMDüsseldorf
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    12:15 AM14h45
    Lucerne
    3:00 PMDüsseldorf
    481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Düsseldorf costing on average €121.

A bus is €422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Düsseldorf costing on average €477.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 3m.

Bus takes on average 12h 6m.

The distance from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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