What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Zürich Bus Station, Hauptbf and Schnelldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf and Steinach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The distance between Lucerne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 614 km. The road distance is 379.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber bus from?

Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber bus arrive?

Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

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

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Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain
8h 23m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Kornwestheimbus
3. Take the train from Backnang to Dombuehltrain Re
9h 17m
€49–87
Drive 379.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Rothenburg ob der Taubercar 379.5 km
4h 14m
€66–95
Train, fly
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 Stuttgart Hbf to Schnelldorftrain
7h 5m
€132–328
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Dombuehltrain Re
8h 40m
€87–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus
3. Take the bus from Hauptbf to Hessental Bahnhofbus
9h 57m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Steinach in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Zürich Bus Station, Stuttgart, Hauptbf, Hessental Bahnhof, Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental, Schnelldorf, and Schnelldorf in around 9h 57m.

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