What is the cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Gare de Lyon and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Gare de Lyon and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Gare de Lyon and Lake Lucerne is 614 km. The road distance is 578.8 km.

How do I travel from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600.

How long does it take to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne train from?

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train or bus from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne is 579 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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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 / ...
4h 44m
CHF 198–556
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
11h 37m
CHF 53–87
Drive 578.8 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Lucernecar 578.8 km
6h 37m
CHF 94–136
Fly 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 13m
CHF 112–320
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 47m
CHF 131–206
Fly 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 54m
CHF 139–325
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 10m
CHF 196–535

Gare de Lyon to Lake Lucerne by train and bus

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Basel SBB, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gare de Lyon to Luzern, Bahnhof via Paris, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 11h 37m.

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