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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€26 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 75 2112 | 2112Cheapest
IR 75 2112 | 2112Fastest
IR 70 2619 | 2619Other options
IR 70 2617 | 2617IR 13 3260 | 3260S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 75 2114 | 2114Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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Travel from Zurich to Lucerne
The distance between the cities of Zurich and Lucerne is only 52 kilometers, making flying a nonviable option. Switzerland has a system whereby cities are joined by either trains or buses. As regular trains run between the two cities there is no available bus route. Trains from Zurich to Lucerne take just under one hour.
Return trips from Lucerne to Zurich are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lucerne.
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Lucerne including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lucerne:
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lucerne costing on average $17 (€16).
The fastest way from Zurich to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 41 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that take longer:
Getting to Lucerne by bus takes 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 24 miles (39 km) between Zurich and Lucerne.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lucerne is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lucerne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Lucerne:
- Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Lucerne at Lucerne.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Lucerne:
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Student Agency, FlixBus or Gruppo Di Maio for buses to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Student Agency Zurich to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
- SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Lucerne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SBB from Zurich to Lucerne for $17 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Marino Autolinee, Student Agency, FlixBus or Gruppo Di Maio 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Lucerne.
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