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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Bern via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Bern via Torino Porta Nuova and Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Bern?

The distance between Lucerne and Bern is 523 km. The road distance is 432.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Lucerne to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bern train from?

Lucerne to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cuneo station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Bern?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bern is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 120 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Lucerne to Bern bus arrive?

Lucerne to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lucerne to Bern train arrive?

Lucerne to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Bern is 433 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Lucerne to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 368+ hotels available in Bern.

Lucerne to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Bern by train (Trenitalia), 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 Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Milano Rogoredotrain
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain Ec
7h 29m
CHF 131–210
Drive 432.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lucerne to Berncar 432.9 km
5h 32m
CHF 83–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain 3224 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Bernbus FlixBus N506
7h 55m
CHF 90–120
Drive, bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Lucerne to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinéecar
2. Take the bus from Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée to Robinibus
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 26m
CHF 130–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuneo to Turinbus 416
2. Take the bus from Turin to Bernbus FlixBus N506
8h 15m
CHF 88–117
Drive, bus, fly to Basel, train
1. Drive from Lucerne to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinéecar
2. Take the bus from Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée to Robinibus
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 35m
CHF 91–241
Drive, bus, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lucerne to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinéecar
2. Take the bus from Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée to Robinibus
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 28m
CHF 90–210

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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2h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Bern via Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, and Rho-Fiera Milano in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Bern via Cuneo and Turin in around 8h 15m.

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