There are 4 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
1h 57mCHF 117–321Drive 237.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucernecar 237.7 km
3h 5mCHF 39–56Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 16mCHF 90–280Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Lucerne237.7 km
3h 5m
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Luzern. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lucerne is 295 km. The road distance is 237.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lucerne.
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What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–280 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–350
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.