What is the cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 27 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Freiburg im Breisgau and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Freiburg and arriving at Luzern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Freiburg im Breisgau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Freiburg im Breisgau station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Lucerne is 154 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.

How do I travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 2h 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne bus from?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg station.

Where do I catch the Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne train from?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.

Train or bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 2h 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 27 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne bus arrive?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne train arrive?

Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne?

Book your Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 23m
CHF 36–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 16–27
Drive 162.4 km
1. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucernecar 162.4 km
1h 44m
CHF 27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zugtrain Ec
3h 11m
CHF 67–203

Freiburg im Breisgau to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 154.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Freiburg to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–27 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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