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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $516.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $516 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lucerne:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lucerne costing on average $135.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lucerne costing on average $516.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 54m.
Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 6h 43m versus 5h 51m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM 15h20 Salzburg 2:20 AM Lucerne $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM 15h20 Salzburg 2:20 AM Lucerne $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 15h20 Salzburg 2:20 AM Lucerne $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lucerne:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lucerne costing on average $135.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lucerne costing on average $516.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 54m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Eurowings, ITA, BA Euroflyer to go to Lucerne by flight.
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