What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Lucerne?

The distance between Hamburg and Lucerne is 774 km. The road distance is 893.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Hamburg to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lucerne bus from?

Hamburg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lucerne train from?

Hamburg to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lucerne is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Hamburg to Lucerne bus arrive?

Hamburg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Lucerne is 893 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Hamburg to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Hamburg to Lucerne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, 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 Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h
CHF 98–236
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
12h 52m
CHF 67–151
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 282–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
14h 45m
CHF 71–107
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 55m
CHF 79–309
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 55m
CHF 135–363
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 28m
CHF 167–402
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 43m
CHF 127–340
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
9h 42m
CHF 191–356
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
11h 4m
CHF 111–133
Drive 893.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Lucernecar 893.5 km
7h 30m
CHF 150–217

Hamburg to Lucerne by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.3 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 14h 45m.

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