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Compare train and flight for Lucerne to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lucerne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18148:54 AM3h01Lucerne station11:55 AMGeneva station$851One-way2 transfers
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IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18148:30 AM3h25Lucerne station11:55 AMGeneva station$841One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18148:54 AM3h01Lucerne station11:55 AMGeneva station$851One-way2 transfers
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RE 24 4712 | 4712 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 7108:05 AM3h20Lucerne station11:25 AMGeneva station$911One-way2 transfers
IR 15 2514 | 25149:00 AM3h05Lucerne station12:05 PMGeneva station$1211One-way0 transfers
IR 15 2512 | 25128:00 AM3h05Lucerne station11:05 AMGeneva station$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Geneva:
A train is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Geneva costing on average $172 (€138).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Geneva as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Travel with Swiss to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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