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 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 57m.

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 95 - 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 Zuerich Hb via Torino Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Zurich?

The distance between Lucerne and Zurich is 510 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 45m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 45m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, 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 1236+ 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 Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 45m
CHF 130–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Isola 2000 Les Hameaux to Saint-Isidorebus 92
2. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 57m
CHF 50–82
Bus via Milan
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 88–129
Drive 493.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Zurichcar 493.8 km
6h 8m
CHF 95–137
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 98–276
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 95–328
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 33m
CHF 88–236
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 152–287

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

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Distance: 510.2 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Zuerich Hb via Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lucerne to Zurich Bus Station via Cuneo and Milan in around 8h 50m.

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