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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Lucerne?

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

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Lucerne?

The distance between Heilbronn and Lucerne is 308 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Lucerne train from?

Heilbronn to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 6h.

Where does the Heilbronn to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Lucerne train arrive?

Heilbronn to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Lucerne is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Heilbronn to Lucerne.

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

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Heilbronn to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Heilbronn to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4h 47m
CHF 47–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N184
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
6h
CHF 21–33
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 7m
CHF 57–122
Drive 297.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Lucernecar 297.3 km
3h 21m
CHF 50–72
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 14m
CHF 124–316
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
5h 46m
CHF 64–141
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 10m
CHF 123–259

Heilbronn to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 307.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 6h.

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