How to travel from Nuremberg to Lucerne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average $102 (€82).

A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Lucerne costing on average $266 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

Flight takes on average 10h 52m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Lucerne is approximately 208 miles (336 km).

The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Lucerne is:

• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, 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.