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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, St Louis, Strasbourg and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lucerne and Rotterdam is 1118 km. The road distance is 753.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 58m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Lucerne to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rotterdam bus from?

Lucerne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 58m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Lucerne to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Lucerne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Lucerne to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Rotterdam is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Lucerne to Rotterdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Rotterdam?

Book your Lucerne to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 832+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 58m
€293–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
12h 10m
€65–100
Drive 753.6 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Rotterdamcar 753.6 km
7h 57m
€139–201
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 33m
€136–334
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 18m
€174–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 20m
€66–113
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 38m
€143–383
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 20m
€112–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
8h 39m
€113–319

Lucerne to Rotterdam by train and foot

65Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,118.1 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Luzern to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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