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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Interlaken is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Interlaken is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse via Turin, Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Interlaken West via Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Interlaken?

The distance between Lucerne and Interlaken is 498 km. The road distance is 438 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lucerne to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Interlaken train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Interlaken is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Lucerne to Interlaken bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Interlaken is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Lucerne to Interlaken.

Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Interlaken.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Interlaken by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Spieztrain Ec
7h 47m
CHF 129–205
Drive, bus, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
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 Interlaken Westtrain
8h 43m
CHF 73–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuneo to Turinbus 416
2. Take the bus from Turin to Bernbus
3. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrassebus Ev3
10h 59m
Drive 438 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Interlakencar 438 km
6h 19m
CHF 85–122
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
5. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 42m
CHF 153–363
Train via Domodossola
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Novaratrain
3. Take the train from Novara to Domodossolatrain Re
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain Ec / ...
8h 56m
CHF 112–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the bus from Turin to Bernbus
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
11h 17m
CHF 111–154
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
5. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
9h 44m
CHF 113–248

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Distance: 497.9 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Interlaken West via Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, and Spiez in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse via Cuneo, Turin, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 10h 59m.

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