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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. 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 $104, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 377 miles (608 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$194 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $471 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Rotterdam:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Rotterdam costing on average $194 (€163).
A bus is $368 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Rotterdam costing on average $471 (€396).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Tickets start at around $194 (€163) compared to roughly $242 (€204) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€41). The journey takes 8h 3m versus 8h 1m 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 Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:30 PM18h25Lucerne8:55 AMRotterdam$741One-way0 transfers
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- 2:30 PM18h25Lucerne8:55 AMRotterdam$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:35 PM18h20Lucerne9:55 AMRotterdam$1041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Rotterdam:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Rotterdam costing on average $194 (€163).
A bus is $368 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Rotterdam costing on average $471 (€396).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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