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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 train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lucerne:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Lucerne costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Lucerne
How to get from Zurich to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 70 2647 | 264712:08 AM0h59Zurich HB1:07 AMLucerne station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 70 2647 | 264712:08 AM0h59Zurich HB1:07 AMLucerne station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 70 2645 | 264511:10 PM0h41Zurich HB11:51 PMLucerne station$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 75 2590 | 259010:35 PM0h50Zurich HB11:25 PMLucerne station$201One-way0 transfers
- S 9 18991 | 18991 · IR 70 2647 | 264711:46 PM1h21Zürich Oerlikon1:07 AMLucerne station$211One-way1 transfer
- S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 70 2647 | 264711:54 PM1h13Zurich Altstetten1:07 AMLucerne station$211One-way1 transfer
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lucerne:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Lucerne costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Luzern.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Geo Travel, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
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