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Compare ferry, bus, and train for Lucerne to Vitznau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Vitznau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Vitznau:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Vitznau take longer:
Train takes on average 51m.
Ferry takes on average 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Vitznau
How to get from Lucerne to Vitznau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Vitznau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
B 508 8055 | 8055+
IR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM0h53Lucerne station9:32 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
B 508 8055 | 8055+
IR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM0h53Lucerne station9:32 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
CC 82 | 11099:15 AM0h03Vitznau–Rigi railway9:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
CC 82 | 111510:15 AM0h03Vitznau–Rigi railway10:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$601One-way0 transfers
CC 82 | 112111:15 AM0h03Vitznau–Rigi railway11:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$601One-way0 transfers
S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 80619:06 AM1h00Lucerne station10:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 80518:06 AM1h00Lucerne station9:06 AMVitznau, Station$151One-way1 transfer
S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 8051 · CC 82 | 11098:06 AM1h12Lucerne station9:18 AMMittlerschwanden railway$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Vitznau:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Vitznau costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Vitznau take longer:
Train takes on average 51m.
Ferry takes on average 57m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Vitznau as scheduled services by ferry, bus, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Vitznau, Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Vitznau by bus.
- Travel with Vierwaldstättersee to go to Vitznau by ferry.
- Travel with SBB to go to Vitznau by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct ferries per day with Vierwaldstättersee.
- 3 direct trains per day with SBB.
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