You can get from Paris to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
To get from Paris to Lucerne on Feb 08 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 301 miles (486 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $165 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 14 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 14 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Vueling |
Travel 301 miles (486 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train between Paris and Lucerne. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 14 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Vueling among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Paris to Lucerne.
Travel from Paris, France to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Lucerne from Paris closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Paris, France from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering France:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Paris, France was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Paris from Lucerne.
There are 4 travel options from Paris to Lucerne: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lucerne is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Lucerne:
Taking a bus is about $162 (€140) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $165 (€143) for this journey.
Taking a bus is usually $37 (€32) less than taking a train to Lucerne, which costs on average $40 (€35) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Paris to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 14 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 14 h 45 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 28 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 301 miles (486 km) between Paris and Lucerne.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lucerne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Lucerne from Paris as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Lucerne:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Lucerne.
When planning your trip from Paris to Lucerne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Lucerne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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