What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Lucerne is 424 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 37m
CHF 86–374
Drive 419.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucernecar 419.8 km
3h 39m
CHF 68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
6h 38m
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 14m
CHF 98–254
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
4h 52m
CHF 154–464
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 9m
CHF 135–309
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt 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 54m
CHF 151–457

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 423.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 6h 38m.

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