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 bus with an average price of €84.

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

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lucerne costing on average €140.

A bus is €128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lucerne costing on average €212.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

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

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lucerne is:

• Around 42 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 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 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, Ryanair, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lucerne by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lucerne by train.

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

• 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair, Air France.
• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.

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.

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.