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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 196 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 196, while a train costs an average of L 489.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 489 Average price | L 196 Average price Cheapest | L 343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Lucerne:
A bus is L 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Lucerne costing on average L 489.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around L 489 compared to roughly L 343 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 145. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Lucerne
How to get from Saarbrücken to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 12:25 AM Lucerne L 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:40 PM 9h45 Saarbrücken 12:25 AM Lucerne L 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:15 AM 4h55 Saarbrücken 5:10 AM Lucerne L 465 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Lucerne:
A bus is L 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Lucerne costing on average L 489.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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