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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Saarbrücken costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 3h 35m 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 Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 AM 5h00 Lucerne 6:15 AM Saarbrücken $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 AM 5h00 Lucerne 6:15 AM Saarbrücken $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 AM 5h00 Lucerne 6:15 AM Saarbrücken $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:15 AM 5h00 Lucerne 5:15 AM Saarbrücken $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Saarbrücken costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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