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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to France is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to France. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Zurich Bus Station and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and France?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to France. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Lucerne to France?

The distance between Lucerne and France is 688 km. The road distance is 577.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to France without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lucerne to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to France bus from?

Lucerne to France bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to France?

The best way to get from Lucerne to France is to train via Offenburg which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Lucerne to France bus arrive?

Lucerne to France bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to France train arrive?

Lucerne to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to France is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Lucerne to France.

Where can I stay near France?

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Lucerne to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne to France by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
6h 11m
€147–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N191
12h 27m
€56–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 14m
€90–149
Drive 577.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Pariscar 577.7 km
6h 41m
€101–146
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 12m
€109–291
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 37m
€139–246
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 56m
€98–253
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
5h 5m
€83–246
Train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
5h 20m
€79–221

Lucerne to France by train and subway

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Luzern to Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Zurich Bus Station, Paris, and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès in around 12h 27m.

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