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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 39m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Luzern and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Heidelberg is 364 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg, including transfers.

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

Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

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

Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg?

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 24m
€81–278
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 49m
€32–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Freiburgbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
9h 39m
€37–61
Drive 338.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Heidelbergcar 338.3 km
3h 1m
€59–85
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
6h 55m
€92–155
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 59m
€127–362
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€98–283

Lake Lucerne to Heidelberg by bus and train

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Distance: 363.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Luzern, Weinbergli, Luzern, and Freiburg in around 9h 39m.

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