How to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne

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Compare train and bus for Interlaken to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 53 km

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€57

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2h 33m

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Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne

Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Lucerne:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Lucerne costing on average €47.

The fastest way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Interlaken and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.

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from Interlaken to Lucerne

How to get from Interlaken to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2927 | 2927
    0 transfers

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  • Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2927 | 2927
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2927 | 2927
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2929 | 2929
    0 transfers
  • SBBIC 81 814 | 814+Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2927 | 2927
    1 transfer
  • SBBB 21 21118 | 21118+Luzern-Interlaken ExpressPE LIX 2927 | 2927
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Interlaken 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 Interlaken to Lucerne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Interlaken and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Lucerne:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Lucerne costing on average €47.

The fastest way to travel from Interlaken to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 33m.

The Interlaken to Lucerne distance is approximately 53 km.
The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Lucerne is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Interlaken to Lucerne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Interlaken and arrive in Luzern.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Interlaken to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Shuttler, Infobus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Interlaken to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Shuttler, Infobus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Interlaken to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Paris, Basel, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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