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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 118 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 118, while a train costs an average of RM 235.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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RM 235 Average price | RM 118 Average price Cheapest | RM 265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen:
A bus is RM 118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen costing on average RM 235.
Other travel options to Lauterbrunnen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around RM 235 compared to roughly RM 265 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 30. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen
How to get from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PE LIX 2918 | 2918+
R 62 155 | 1559:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 11:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
PE LIX 2918 | 2918+
R 62 155 | 1559:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 11:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
PE LIX 2918 | 2918+
R 62 155 | 1559:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 11:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
PE LIX 2916 | 2916+
R 62 151 | 1518:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 10:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
PE LIX 2920 | 2920+
R 62 159 | 15910:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 12:26 PM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
PE LIX 2922 | 2922+
R 62 163 | 16311:06 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 1:26 PM Lauterbrunnen station RM 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen:
A bus is RM 118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen costing on average RM 235.
Other travel options to Lauterbrunnen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Lauterbrunnen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Lauterbrunnen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern and arrive in Matten bei Interlaken.
- Travel with Shuttler, Infobus to go to Lauterbrunnen by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn to go to Lauterbrunnen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Shuttler, Infobus.
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