How to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €435.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main

Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €79.

A bus is €390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €435.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 8h 32m.

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

The journey is about 10m faster (4h 1m by train vs 4h 11m by car) and roughly €44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€79 vs €122). 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 Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

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  • Air DolomitiAZ7464
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIR 2324 · ICE 276
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4718 · IC 616 · ICE 72
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRE 4722 · IC 620 · ECE 4
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1638 · KL1817
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1638 · KL1819
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1640 · KL1825
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €79.

A bus is €390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €435.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 8h 32m.

The distance from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Turkish Airlines, ITA, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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