How to travel from Paris to Lucerne

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Paris to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $36.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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Flight

$137

Average price

$94

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$227

Average price

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

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13h 46m

Average total duration

13h 16m

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5h 21m

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2h 21m

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3h 0m

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Volotea

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from Paris to Lucerne

How to get from Paris to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM13h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM13h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:05 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1502
    9:10 PM1h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:35 PMTurin Airport
    $4751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6705+TER96221+SBBIR 26 2331 | 2331
    11:18 AM5h47
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    5:05 PMLucerne station
    $1521One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6705+TER96221+SBBIR 27 2479 | 2479
    11:18 AM6h12
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    5:30 PMLucerne station
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6705+TER96221+SBBIC 21 691 | 691
    11:18 AM10h47
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    10:05 PMLucerne station
    $1491One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM14h25
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLX647+SBBIR 75 2114 | 2114
    6:45 AM4h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:25 AMLucerne station
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLX647+SBBIR 75 2116 | 2116
    6:45 AM5h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    12:25 PMLucerne station
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLX647+SBBIR 13 3262 | 3262
    6:45 AM5h06
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:51 AMLucerne station
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Lucerne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Lucerne, 91,72% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Lucerne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Lucerne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Lucerne including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is a flight with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Lucerne costing on average $43 (€35).

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lucerne costing on average $46 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

The distance from Paris to Lucerne is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lucerne is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 4 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 bus, flight, and train 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 Lyon and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • 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 Volotea, Air France, Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lucerne by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lucerne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air France, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Basel, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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