What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Lucerne is to drive which takes 43 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Luzern via Oensingen and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Lucerne?

The distance between Balsthal and Lucerne is 76 km. The road distance is 67.5 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 35.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Balsthal to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Lucerne train from?

Balsthal to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Oensingen station.

Where does the Balsthal to Lucerne train arrive?

Balsthal to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Lucerne is 67 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Balsthal to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Balsthal to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balsthal to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Oltentrain S20 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
1h 24m
CHF 20–33
Drive 67.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balsthal to Lucernecar 67.5 km
43 min
CHF 12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhofbus 505
2. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
1h 53m
CHF 20–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balsthal to Lucernetaxi 67.5 km
43 min
CHF 340–410
Train via Wolhusen
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Langenthaltrain S11
2. Take the train from Langenthal to Wolhusentrain S7 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolhusen to Luzerntrain S6 / ...
2h 49m

Balsthal to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 75.8 km
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balsthal to Luzern via Oensingen and Olten in around 1h 24m.

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