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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 Geneva to Lucerne:
A train is $88 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lucerne costing on average $179 (€149).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Lucerne
How to get from Geneva to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 6634:46 AM3h19Geneva station8:05 AMLucerne station$641One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 6634:46 AM3h19Geneva station8:05 AMLucerne station$641One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 26 2323 | 232310:05 AM3h00Geneva station1:05 PMLucerne station$761One-way2 transfers
Other options
- RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 25074:08 AM3h53Geneva station8:01 AMLucerne station$651One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 47156:35 AM3h20Geneva station9:55 AMLucerne station$661One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 · RE 24 4717 | 47177:35 AM3h20Geneva station10:55 AMLucerne station$691One-way2 transfers
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