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 170 and takes 23h 10m.

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 100 - SFr 300.

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 Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

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 Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

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 which takes 14h 2m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 460.

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 which takes 14h 2m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Lucerne bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich International Airport station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Lucerne is 1361 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Copenhagen to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 677+ 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 103–292
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 17m
CHF 72–288
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
14h 2m
CHF 279–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Munich International Airportbus N05
2. Take the bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
23h 10m
CHF 108–169
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 / ...
22h 6m
CHF 105–243
Train via Hamburg
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 8m
CHF 227–458
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 20m
CHF 196–265
Drive 1,361.3 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lucernecar 1,361.3 km
11h 43m
CHF 236–340

Copenhagen to Lucerne by train

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14h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 279Cheapest 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 Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB in around 14h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Airport Terminal 2 in around 23h 10m.

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