How to travel from Paris to Lucerne

Travel between Paris, France and Lucerne, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from France enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Lucerne from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Lucerne, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 5/9/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Paris to Lucerne.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Lucerne, Switzerland?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Lucerne?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Lucerne here.

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

The cheapest way to go to Lucerne from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lucerne:

Taking a bus is about $59 (€53) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $88 (€79) for this trip.

Taking a bus is usually $132 (€119) less than taking a train to Lucerne, which costs on average $161 (€145) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 12 h 15 min   of travel time.

In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 46 min   on average.

The Paris to Lucerne distance is around 301 miles (486 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lucerne is:

• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Lucerne:

• Buses from Paris to Lucerne most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Lucerne:

• You can go to Lucerne from Paris by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $29 (€26) with Flixbus from Paris to Lucerne on Omio.
• You can travel by plane from Paris to Lucerne with HOP! And you can find HOP! Paris to Lucerne tickets for $88 (€79) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Paris to Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn with connection. Cheap tickets can be found for $161 (€145) with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Paris to Lucerne.

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

• You can travel directly by bus with.
• You'll find direct flights with HOP! 2l, Air France or Swiss.

Direct services to Lucerne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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:

• Bus tickets cost $29 (€26) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $88 (€79) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $161 (€145) one way.

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.