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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Zurich is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Zurich. However, there are services departing from AISONE - Furan and arriving at Zürich via Cuneo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Torino Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Zurich?

The distance between Lucerne and Zurich is 509 km. The road distance is 493.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lucerne to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Lucerne to Zurich bus arrive?

Lucerne to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lucerne to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Zurich is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Lucerne to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 31m
CHF 76–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuneo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 416
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 4m
CHF 42–71
Drive 493.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Zurichcar 493.8 km
6h 8m
CHF 81–118
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
7h 35m
CHF 99–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
10h 6m
CHF 85–263
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
9h 47m
CHF 108–268
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
10h 57m
CHF 97–305

Lucerne to Zurich by bus and train

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Distance: 509.3 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from AISONE - Furan to Zuerich Hb via Cuneo Corso Monviso - Ospedale - Ritorno, Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from AISONE - Furan to Zürich via Cuneo Corso Monviso - Ospedale - Ritorno, Cuneo, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 4m.

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