How to travel from Lyon to Lucerne

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of zł 325.

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

A bus is zł 184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lucerne costing on average zł 508.

A bus is zł 1,618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lucerne costing on average zł 1,942.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 10h 53m.

The distance from Lyon to Lucerne is approximately 187 miles (302 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lucerne is:

• 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 Lyon and Lucerne 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 Lyon to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Twin Jet, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Lucerne:

• 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Interlaken, Zurich, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.

To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.