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

The cheapest way to get from France to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between France and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Paris and Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between France and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from France to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Luzern via Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from France to Lucerne?

The distance between France and Lucerne is 616 km. The road distance is 580.4 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from France to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Lucerne bus from?

France to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Lucerne train from?

France to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Lucerne?

The best way to get from France to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the France to Lucerne bus arrive?

France to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the France to Lucerne train arrive?

France to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from France to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Lucerne is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from France to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lucerne.

France to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from France to Lucerne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 49m
CHF 127–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
12h 28m
CHF 53–85
Drive 580.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Lucernecar 580.4 km
6h 40m
CHF 98–141
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 5m
CHF 112–301
Train via Hôtel de Ville
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 53m
CHF 164–247
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h
CHF 103–282
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 45m
CHF 137–317
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 46m
CHF 78–238

France to Lucerne by subway and train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from France to Lucerne.

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Distance: 615.8 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Luzern via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Luzern, Bahnhof via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Paris, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 12h 28m.

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