How to travel from Prague to Lucerne

Travel between Prague, Czechia and Lucerne, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Czechia enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

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

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

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: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 9/23/21. 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 between Prague and Lucerne.

The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Prague from Lucerne restricted?

Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Prague from Lucerne?

Conditions of reentry into Czechia:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Prague, Czechia?

You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 9/20/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Lucerne closer to your date of departure here.

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

The cheapest way to travel to Lucerne from Prague is by taking a train with an average price of $47 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

Taking a train is about $78 (€62) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $125 (€100) for this trip.

Taking a train is about $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€40) for this route.

The quickest way to travel to Lucerne from Prague is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 10 h 25 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 11 h 8 min   of travel time.

The distance from Prague to Lucerne is approximately 348 miles (562 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Lucerne is:

• 1 bus a day.

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

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

• Buses from Prague to Lucerne most often leave from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

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 Edelweiss Air for flights to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Edelweiss Air Prague to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $125 (€100).
• Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. For buses to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Prague to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $50 (€40).
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can get you to Lucerne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Prague to Lucerne for $47 (€38) on Omio.

Before traveling from Prague to Lucerne, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket is costing on average $125 (€100) one way for this journey.
• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $50 (€40) one way on average.
• A train ticket costs $47 (€38) one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Prague to Lucerne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.