How to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Osnabrück

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, while a flight costs an average of €273.

Distance: 361 miles (581 km)

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€117

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€67

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9h 23m

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8h 53m

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Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück

Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Osnabrück, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of €67.

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

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Osnabrück costing on average €117.

A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Osnabrück costing on average €273.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 23m.

Bus takes on average 16h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Osnabrück among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 8h 53m versus 6h 56m 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.

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück

Travel to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of €67.

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

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Osnabrück costing on average €117.

A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Osnabrück costing on average €273.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 23m.

Bus takes on average 16h 33m.

The distance from Lucerne to Osnabrück is approximately 361 miles (581 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Osnabrück is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Osnabrück:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Osnabrück, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Osnabrück by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Osnabrück by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Osnabrück often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osnabrück and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osnabrück to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Osnabrück, two to three days are generally sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Osnabrück Castle, the Felix Nussbaum Haus, and the historic Old Town.

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