How to travel from Lucerne to Zurich

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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $40.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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$30

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1h 14m

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from Lucerne to Zurich

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

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

  • SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618
    10:09 AM0h42
    Lucerne station
    10:51 AMZurich HB
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618
    10:09 AM0h42
    Lucerne station
    10:51 AMZurich HB
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618
    10:09 AM0h42
    Lucerne station
    10:51 AMZurich HB
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 75 2115 | 2115
    9:35 AM0h50
    Lucerne station
    10:25 AMZurich HB
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 70 2616 | 2616
    9:09 AM0h42
    Lucerne station
    9:51 AMZurich HB
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 70 2616 | 2616
    9:09 AM1h05
    Lucerne station
    10:14 AMZürich Oerlikon
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Lucerne to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lucerne to Zürich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lucerne to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lucerne and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Zurich is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucerne to Zurich costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 17m.

The distance from Lucerne to Zurich is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Zurich is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Geo Travel, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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