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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $28 (€24) compared to roughly $64 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 54m versus 43m 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 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 75 2588 | 25889:35 PM0h50Zurich HB10:25 PMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
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- IR 75 2588 | 25889:35 PM0h50Zurich HB10:25 PMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 70 2639 | 26398:10 PM0h41Zurich HB8:51 PMLucerne station$241One-way0 transfers
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- IR 75 2564 | 25645:35 AM0h50Zurich HB6:25 AMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
- IR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 25645:23 AM1h02Zurich Altstetten6:25 AMLucerne station$231One-way1 transfer
- IR 75 2134 | 21348:35 PM0h50Zurich HB9:25 PMLucerne station$231One-way0 transfers
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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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- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zürich Oerlikon and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Opfikon, Glatthof and arrive in Luzern.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
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