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Compare train and flight for Lucerne to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €139.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €403 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lucerne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lucerne to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 15 2516 | 2516Cheapest
IR 15 2520 | 2520Fastest
IC 21 668 | 668 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816Other options
IR 15 2514 | 2514
IR 15 2512 | 2512
IR 15 2518 | 2518Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Geneva
Travel to Geneva 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 Lucerne to Geneva.

There are 2 options to travel from Lucerne to Geneva including taking a train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Lucerne is by taking a train, which costs on average €34.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lucerne to Geneva:
Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of.
Taking a train costs €119 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €153.
The quickest way to travel between Lucerne and Geneva is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes on average 2 h 53 min.
The distance between Lucerne and Geneva is around 190 km.
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Geneva is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- 7 flights a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Geneva from Lucerne as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lucerne to Geneva:
- Trains most often depart from Lucerne at Lucerne and arrive in Geneva at Geneva.
The following travel companies offer services from Lucerne to Geneva:
- SWISS can get you to Geneva by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with SWISS from Lucerne to Geneva for €153 on Omio.
- SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Geneva by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SBB from Lucerne to Geneva for €34.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with SWISS 7 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lucerne and Geneva.
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