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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Zurich is to drive and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

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 Zürich HB via Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Zurich?

The distance between Lucerne and Zurich is 514 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 44m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 44m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 8h 50m.

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 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Zurich 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 Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
7h 44m
CHF 146–209
Drive 493.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lucerne to Zurichcar 493.8 km
6h 8m
CHF 83–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuneo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 416
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 519 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 87–130
Drive, bus to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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
6h 18m
CHF 97–275
Train via Novara
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 Busto Arsizio Nord to Luganotrain S50
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
9h 6m
CHF 140–203
Drive to Monaco, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Drive from Lucerne to Monaco (MCM)car
2. Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MCM - ZRH
5h 13m
CHF 101–329
Drive, bus to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, 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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 32m
CHF 89–259
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 Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
8h 13m
CHF 154–299

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

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Distance: 514.1 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Zürich HB via Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, and Lugano in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Zurich Bus Station via Cuneo and Milan in around 8h 50m.

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