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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 470.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Luzern via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Jena to Lucerne?

The distance between Jena and Lucerne is 722 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Jena to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Jena to Lucerne is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Jena to Lucerne bus arrive?

Jena to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Jena to Lucerne train arrive?

Jena to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lucerne is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Jena to Lucerne.

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

Book your Jena to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Jena to Lucerne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Jena to Lucerne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 38m
CHF 132–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
13h 30m
CHF 68–104
Drive 602.2 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lucernecar 602.2 km
6h 32m
CHF 102–147
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 29m
CHF 155–468
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
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 / ...
10h 1m
CHF 127–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Neudietendorftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
4. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
10h 30m
CHF 99–268
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 3m
CHF 174–383
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 25m
CHF 182–500
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h
CHF 191–540
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 42m
CHF 109–365
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 43m
CHF 202–622

Jena to Lucerne by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.5 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Luzern via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station in around 13h 30m.

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