What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Bern to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Bern and Lake Lucerne is 110 km. The road distance is 83.3 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lake Lucerne train from?

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

Where does the Bern to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Bern to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Bern to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lake Lucerne is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bern to Lake Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 705+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Bern to Lake Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
1h 4m
CHF 38–112
Drive 83.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bern to Lucernecar 83.3 km
1h 34m
CHF 14–20
Train, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Surseetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buttisholz, Dorf to Luzern, Pilatusplatzbus 61
2h 13m
Train via Wolhusen
1. Take the train from Bern to Wolhusentrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolhusen to Luzerntrain S6 / ...
1h 52m
CHF 19–28

Bern to Lake Lucerne by train and bus

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.1 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–110 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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