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 9h.

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 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Luzern via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 16m.

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 which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h.

Where does the Darmstadt to Lucerne bus arrive?

Darmstadt to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg 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?

Book your Darmstadt to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

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

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

Train
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 16m
CHF 71–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
9h
CHF 37–60
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 13m
CHF 43–114
Drive 390 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Lucernecar 390 km
3h 26m
CHF 75–109
Night train, train via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf
1. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 59–104
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 112–232
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 148–372
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 144–373

Darmstadt to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 405.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Luzern via Strasbourg in around 9h.

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