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Compare train, bus, and flight for Strasbourg to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $1,045.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $1,045 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Strasbourg to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Lucerne:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lucerne costing on average $29 (€25).
A bus is $1,018 (€854) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lucerne costing on average $1,045 (€877).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $104 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€64). The journey takes 4h 20m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Lucerne
How to get from Strasbourg to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 PM 4h30 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 PM 4h30 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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IR 70 2623 | 26239:04 AM 3h47 Strasbourg station 12:51 PM Lucerne station $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
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IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4711+
8746312:06 AM 7h49 Strasbourg station 7:55 AM Lucerne station $101 1 One-way 3 transfers
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IR 75 2576 | 2576+
98779:04 AM 4h21 Strasbourg station 1:25 PM Lucerne station $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
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IR 70 2625 | 2625+
98779:04 AM 4h47 Strasbourg station 1:51 PM Lucerne station $113 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Lucerne:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lucerne costing on average $29 (€25).
A bus is $1,018 (€854) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lucerne costing on average $1,045 (€877).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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