The average train between Bristol and Lake Lucerne takes 20h 50m and the fastest train takes 19h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Lake Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bristol and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Lake Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
Bristol to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Bristol to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Lake Lucerne is 937.2 km. The road distance is 1,314 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Luzern via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, and Basel SBB in around 11h 44m.