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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn is to train via Weinfelden which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Lucerne and arriving at Dornbirn Kreuzgasse via St. Gallen, Bahnhof and Gaißau Kesslerplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Dornbirn?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Dornbirn. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Dornbirn?

The distance between Lucerne and Dornbirn is 187 km. The road distance is 153.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Dornbirn bus from?

Lucerne to Dornbirn bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, depart from Lucerne station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Dornbirn train from?

Lucerne to Dornbirn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Dornbirn?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 242 bus and line 160 bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Lucerne to Dornbirn bus arrive?

Lucerne to Dornbirn bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, arrive at St. Gallen station.

Where does the Lucerne to Dornbirn train arrive?

Lucerne to Dornbirn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Dornbirn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Dornbirn is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lucerne to Dornbirn.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Dornbirn?

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Where can I stay near Dornbirn?

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Lucerne to Dornbirn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 242 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to Dornbirn by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3h 31m
€59–107
Train via Weinfelden
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Weinfeldentrain 75
2. Take the train from Weinfelden to Lustenautrain 11305 / ...
4h 25m
€20–32
Bus, line 242 bus, line 160 bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to St. Gallenbus
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Rheineck, Bahnhofbus 242
3. Take the bus from Gaißau Kesslerplatz to Dornbirn Kreuzgassebus 160 / ...
5h 2m
Drive 153.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Dornbirncar 153.4 km
2h 17m
€32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
3h 57m
€46–71

Lucerne to Dornbirn by train

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Distance: 187 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Dornbirn, Austria?

You can take a train from Luzern to Dornbirn via Zürich HB and Bregenz in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne to Dornbirn Kreuzgasse via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, Rheineck, Bahnhof, and Gaißau Kesslerplatz in around 5h 2m.

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