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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $362 Average price | $121 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Nice:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $121.
A bus is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $222 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 6h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Nice
How to get from Lucerne to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:15 AM13h20Lucerne7:35 PMNice$531One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 AM13h20Lucerne7:35 PMNice$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 AM13h20Lucerne7:35 PMNice$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:00 PM14h20Lucerne2:20 AMNice$761One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 AM13h20Lucerne6:35 PMNice$1271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Nice:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $121.
A bus is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Nice-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, ZOU!, SBB to go to Nice by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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