How to travel from Prague to Lucerne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $79.

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

A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Lucerne costing on average $129.

A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Lucerne costing on average $253.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 44m.

Train takes on average 12h 8m.

The distance from Prague to Lucerne is approximately 349 miles (562 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Lucerne is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Lucerne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Ryanair, Buzz to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with ČSAD Tišnov, FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.

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

• 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
• 1 direct buses per day with ČSAD Tišnov.

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