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How to get fromLake Lucerne to Zermattby train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Zermatt by train or bus

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  1. Train via Bern

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    1. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain train Ic8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train R41 / ...
    4h 32m
    CHF 72–170

  2. Line 401 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Flüelen, Hauptplatz to Göschenen, Bahnhofbus bus 401
    2. Take the train from Andermatt to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain train 903 / ...
    5h 33m

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Andermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train R42 / ...
    5h 36m
    CHF 79–164

Lake Lucerne to Zermatt by bus, foot, and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Kantonalbank to Zermatt via Luzern, Bundesplatz, Luzern, Bern, and Visp in around 4h 32m.

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