How to travel from Lucerne to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €461.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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€108

Average price

€74

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Cheapest

€461

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8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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15h 55m

Average total duration

15h 25m

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5h 4m

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3h 4m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.4kg

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from Lucerne to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 AM17h40
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    551One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 AM17h40
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    551One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2070+Air DolomitiLH1885
    5:20 PM3h10
    Turin Airport
    8:30 PMHamburg Airport
    3691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:15 AM16h06
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    6:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    671One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:25 AM15h56
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    8:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    791One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2616 · ICE 2558 · ICE 72
    9:09 AM10h20
    Lucerne station
    7:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    801One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM15h15
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 75 2109 | 2109+GetJet AirlinesEW7761
    6:35 AM9h35
    Lucerne station
    4:10 PMHamburg Airport
    1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 75 2111 | 2111+GetJet AirlinesEW7761
    7:35 AM8h35
    Lucerne station
    4:10 PMHamburg Airport
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 75 2113 | 2113+GetJet AirlinesEW7761
    8:35 AM7h35
    Lucerne station
    4:10 PMHamburg Airport
    1511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Hamburg costing on average €80.

A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Hamburg costing on average €461.

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

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 55m.

Bus takes on average 15h 55m.

The distance from Lucerne to Hamburg is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Hamburg is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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