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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Paris. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse and arriving at Paris via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Paris. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Paris?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Paris is 614 km. The road distance is 577.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris, including transfers.

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

Lake Lucerne to Paris bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

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

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

Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Paris?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Paris bus arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Paris bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Paris is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 3462+ hotels available in Paris.

Lake Lucerne to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Paris by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 50m
€145–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
12h 34m
€62–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 35m
€88–154
Drive 577.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Pariscar 577.7 km
6h 41m
€100–144
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 7m
€109–281
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
5h 17m
€147–334
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 50m
€113–375
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 49m
€106–383

Lake Lucerne to Paris by bus and train

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Distance: 614.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Paris, France?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Paris Gare De Lyon via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Werkhofstrasse to Paris via Luzern, Weinbergli, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Zurich Bus Station in around 12h 34m.

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