How to travel from Lucerne to Geneva

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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 $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. 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 $67, and a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 118 miles (190 km)

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$89

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$180

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$108

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3h 33m

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3h 53m

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53m

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3h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.6 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is a train with an average price of $89 (€73).

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

A train is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Geneva costing on average $180 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Geneva including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Geneva among Omio's users.

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from Lucerne to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SBBRE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 625 | 625 · IC 1 722 | 722
    2:05 PM3h20
    Lucerne station
    5:25 PMGeneva station
    $731One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBRE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 625 | 625 · IC 1 722 | 722
    2:05 PM3h20
    Lucerne station
    5:25 PMGeneva station
    $731One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 21 668 | 668 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
    9:54 AM3h01
    Lucerne station
    12:55 PMGeneva station
    $741One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2524 | 2524
    2:00 PM3h05
    Lucerne station
    5:05 PMGeneva station
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2518 | 2518
    11:00 AM3h05
    Lucerne station
    2:05 PMGeneva station
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBRE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712
    9:05 AM3h20
    Lucerne station
    12:25 PMGeneva station
    $741One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Lucerne to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lucerne to Geneva, 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 Geneva 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 Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Geneva.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lucerne and Geneva including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is a train with an average price of $89 (€73).

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

A train is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Geneva costing on average $180 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Lucerne to Geneva is approximately 118 miles (190 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Geneva is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Geneva station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with Swiss to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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