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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lucerne Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Luzern via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lucerne Station?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station. 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 37m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lucerne Station is 363 km. The road distance is 338.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lucerne Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Lucerne Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lucerne Station is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station.

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

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

Book your Heidelberg to Lucerne Station bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne Station?

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Heidelberg to Lucerne Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Lucerne Station 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 Ic21 / ...
4h 37m
CHF 60–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 34–57
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 29m
CHF 43–149
Drive 338.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Lucerne Stationcar 338.7 km
3h 1m
CHF 56–81
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 58–141
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 9m
CHF 111–331
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 136–405
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 4m
CHF 143–380

Heidelberg to Lucerne Station by train

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Lucerne Station via Freiburg and Luzern in around 8h 14m.

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