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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt and arriving at Luzern via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Lucerne?

The distance between Darmstadt and Lucerne is 405 km. The road distance is 390 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Lucerne bus from?

Darmstadt to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Darmstadt station.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Lucerne train from?

Darmstadt to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Darmstadt to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Lucerne bus arrive?

Darmstadt to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Where does the Darmstadt to Lucerne train arrive?

Darmstadt to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Lucerne is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Darmstadt to Lucerne.

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

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

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Darmstadt to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 14m
CHF 66–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 35–58
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Darmstadt Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 45–146
Drive 390 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Lucernecar 390 km
3h 26m
CHF 66–94
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 34m
CHF 89–184
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 32m
CHF 108–252
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 27m
CHF 144–317
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 55m
CHF 144–415

Darmstadt to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 405.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt to Luzern via Strasbourg in around 8h 35m.

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