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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Luzern via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Luzern via Schleswig, Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Lucerne?

The distance between Copenhagen and Lucerne is 1029 km. The road distance is 1361.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne without a car is to train via Schleswig which takes 14h 29m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Lucerne bus from?

Copenhagen to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Lucerne train from?

Copenhagen to Lucerne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne is to train via Schleswig which takes 14h 29m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Lucerne bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Lucerne train arrive?

Copenhagen to Lucerne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Schleswig station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Lucerne is 1361 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Copenhagen to Lucerne.

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

Book your Copenhagen to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Copenhagen to Lucerne?

Book your Copenhagen to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Copenhagen to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CPH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 21m
CHF 110–267
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Basel (BSL)plane CPH - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 12m
CHF 67–249
Train via Schleswig
1. Take the train from København H to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
14h 29m
CHF 308–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N33
21h 15m
CHF 107–160
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 301
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
19h
CHF 119–204
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
15h 17m
CHF 206–404
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
15h 49m
CHF 214–291
Drive 1,361.3 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lucernecar 1,361.3 km
11h 41m
CHF 276–399

Copenhagen to Lucerne by train

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14h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from København H to Luzern via Schleswig, Hamburg Hbf, and Basel SBB in around 14h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Luzern via Hamburg central bus station in around 21h 15m.

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