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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Luzern via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to 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 39m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lucerne?

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

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lucerne bus from?

Heidelberg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lucerne bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lucerne?

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

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

Book your Heidelberg to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Lucerne?

Book your Heidelberg to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 677+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Heidelberg to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 39m
CHF 58–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
6h 44m
CHF 29–46
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 29m
CHF 40–109
Drive 338.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Lucernecar 338.3 km
3h 1m
CHF 57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
7h 29m
CHF 55–98
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 12m
CHF 117–267
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 131–354
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 7m
CHF 151–393

Heidelberg to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Luzern via Freiburg in around 6h 44m.

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