What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Frankfurt via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The distance between Lucerne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 424 km. The road distance is 420.1 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs €90 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus from?

Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train via Basel which takes 4h 37m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus arrive?

Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Book your Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4h 37m
€92–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Freiburgbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
10h 24m
€45–74
Drive 420.1 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfcar 420.1 km
3h 38m
€73–105
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 27m
€89–219
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
6h
€159–498
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 42m
€147–332
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
5h 16m
€141–437

Lucerne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train

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Distance: 423.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Frankfurt via Basel SBB in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Freiburg and Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 24m.

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