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

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Lyon to 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 Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to 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 40m.

How far is it from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne?

The distance between Gare de Lyon and Lucerne is 613 km. The road distance is 578.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne, including transfers.

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

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

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

Gare de Lyon to 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 Lucerne?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Gare de Lyon to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Gare de Lyon to 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 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 40m
CHF 200–580
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 58–95
Drive 578.8 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Lucernecar 578.8 km
6h 37m
CHF 95–138
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 117–336
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 43m
CHF 132–205
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 53m
CHF 139–335
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 9m
CHF 196–555

Gare de Lyon to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 613.4 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 4h 40m. 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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