How to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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211 miles (341 km) | |
Flight or train | |
$60 - $300 | |
Train • $60 (€52) • 8 h 15 min | |
Flight • $300 (€259) • 5 h 20 min | |
Air France Hop or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a flight or train to travel 211 miles (341 km) from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $60 (€52). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Air France Hop or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $21 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Frankfurt am Main from Lucerne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 options to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main including taking a flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Lucerne is by taking a train, which costs on average $60 (€52).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $240 (€207) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $300 (€259) from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main.
The quickest way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 8 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 211 miles (341 km) from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Lucerne as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main:
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