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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 train, with an average ticket price of €112 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €112, while a train costs an average of €112.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€112 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €112 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€63. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 38m 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 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 8065 | 8065+
IR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM 0h53 Lucerne station 10:32 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
B 508 8065 | 8065+
IR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM 0h53 Lucerne station 10:32 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
B 508 8065 | 8065+
IR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM 0h53 Lucerne station 10:32 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
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B 508 8055 | 8055+
IR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM 0h53 Lucerne station 9:32 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
S 3 21333 | 21333 · B 508 8061 | 80619:06 AM 1h00 Lucerne station 10:06 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
S 3 21329 | 21329 · B 508 8051 | 80518:06 AM 1h00 Lucerne station 9:06 AM Vitznau, Station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
BAT 3600 7 | 79:12 AM 0h57 Luzern Bahnhofquai 10:09 AM Vitznau–Rigi railway €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
BAT 3600 7 | 7 · CC 82 | 11159:12 AM 1h06 Luzern Bahnhofquai 10:18 AM Mittlerschwanden railway €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
BAT 3600 11 | 11 · CC 82 | 112110:12 AM 1h06 Luzern Bahnhofquai 11:18 AM Mittlerschwanden railway €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 1 trains 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 Vitznau–Rigi railway and arrive in Mittlerschwanden railway.
- Travel with SBB to go to Vitznau by train.
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