What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lake Lucerne is 363 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 300.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train from?

Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

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Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ir26
4h 58m
CHF 59–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 107
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
6h 28m
CHF 24–40
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
6h 13m
CHF 31–143
Drive 338.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Lucernecar 338.3 km
3h 1m
CHF 55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
8h 9m
CHF 46–136
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 9m
CHF 106–326
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 20m
CHF 136–391

Heidelberg to Lake Lucerne by train

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Distance: 362.9 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Basel, Bahnhof in around 6h 28m.

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