How to travel from Paris to Lucerne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is a train with an average price of €31.

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

A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Lucerne costing on average €63.

A train is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lucerne costing on average €344.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 33m.

Bus takes on average 12h 52m.

The distance from Paris to Lucerne is approximately 302 miles (487 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lucerne is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 22 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Lucerne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

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

• Travel with ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Volotea, easyJet, Air Baltic to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Air France, Volotea, easyJet.
• 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.

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