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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lake Lucerneby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lake Lucerne by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LAX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    14h 47m
    CHF 307–535

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LAX - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    17h 52m
    CHF 479–810

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BUR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    19h 44m
    CHF 326–1,172

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane ONT - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    20h 9m
    CHF 362–1,286

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SNA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    21h 43m
    CHF 481–932

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,623.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Lake Lucerne. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the line 50 bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Luzern.

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