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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Lucerne?

The distance between Innsbruck and Lucerne is 365 km. The road distance is 300.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Lucerne bus from?

Innsbruck to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Lucerne train from?

Innsbruck to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Lucerne bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Lucerne train arrive?

Innsbruck to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Lucerne is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Innsbruck to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Innsbruck to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Innsbruck to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 10m
CHF 62–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 35m
CHF 23–37
Drive 300.7 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Lucernecar 300.7 km
3h 25m
CHF 51–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane INN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 47m
CHF 174–484
Train via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Feldkirchtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
5h 27m
CHF 56–262
Train via Hohenems
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Hohenemstrain Ice
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Wattwiltrain S4
3. Take the train from Wattwil to Luzerntrain Vae
8h 4m
CHF 70–122

Innsbruck to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 365.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 5h 35m.

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