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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€26 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m 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 Lucerne to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 75 2117 | 2117Cheapest
IR 75 2135 | 2135Fastest
IR 70 2618 | 2618Other options
IR 70 2618 | 2618IR 75 2119 | 2119IR 75 2115 | 2115Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.
You can get from Lucerne to Zurich 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Zurich is a coach with an average price of €4.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Zurich:
Taking a coach costs €14 less than taking a train, which costs on average €18 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Lucerne is by train with an average travel time of 36 min.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Coach takes on average 55 min.
The distance from Lucerne to Zurich is approximately 39 km.
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Zurich is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lucerne and Zurich as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lucerne to Zurich:
- Most travellers take a train from Lucerne to Zurich HB.
The following travel companies offer services from Lucerne to Zurich:
- Bartolini Turismo, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Student Agency or Gruppo Di Maio can get you to Zurich by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Student Agency from Lucerne to Zurich for €4 on Omio.
- SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Zurich by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SBB from Lucerne to Zurich for €18 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lucerne to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct coaches a day to Zurich with Bartolini Turismo, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Student Agency or Gruppo Di Maio.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Zurich with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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