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Compare train for Paderborn to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 Paderborn to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Lucerne:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Lucerne costing on average $116 (€97).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Tickets start at around $116 (€97) compared to roughly $140 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€21). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 7h 1m 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 Paderborn to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:48 PM 13h17 Paderborn 10:05 AM Lucerne $205 1 One-way 3 transfers
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8:48 PM 13h17 Paderborn 10:05 AM Lucerne $205 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
8:48 PM 13h17 Paderborn 10:05 AM Lucerne $205 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
8:48 PM 13h17 Paderborn 10:05 AM Lucerne $210 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Lucerne:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Lucerne costing on average $116 (€97).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Lucerne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
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