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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg is to train which costs SFr 2 - SFr 8 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg is to bus which takes 8 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 5.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Rothenburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern, Kasernenplatz and arriving at Rothenburg, Flecken. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rothenburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Lucerne to Rothenburg?

The distance between Lucerne and Rothenburg is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg without a car is to bus which takes 8 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 5.

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

The bus from Luzern, Kasernenplatz to Rothenburg, Flecken takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rothenburg bus from?

Lucerne to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Auto AG Rothenburg, depart from Luzern, Kasernenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rothenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg is to bus which takes 8 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 2 - SFr 8 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Lucerne to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Lucerne to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Auto AG Rothenburg, arrive at Rothenburg, Flecken station.

Where does the Lucerne to Rothenburg train arrive?

Lucerne to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Emmenbrücke Kapf station.

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

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Lucerne to Rothenburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Kasernenplatz to Rothenburg, Fleckenbus 50 / ...
8 min
CHF 3–5
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Emmenbrücke Kapftrain S1 / ...
10 min
CHF 2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lucerne to Rothenburgtaxi 8 km
8 min
CHF 40–55
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lucerne to Rothenburgwalk 6.7 km
1h 20m

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rothenburg, Switzerland?

Auto AG Rothenburg operates a bus from Luzern, Kasernenplatz to Rothenburg, Flecken every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Emmenbrücke Kapf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 2–8 and the journey takes 10 min.

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