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How to get fromLucerne to Sonthofenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to Sonthofen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain train N7 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Immenstadttrain train Re7
    5h 58m
    €67–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Memmingen central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus stationbus bus 163
    8h 50m
    €23–38

  3. Drive  210.2 km

    1. Drive from Lucerne to Sonthofencar car 210.2 km
    3h 12m
    €38–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain train Vae
    2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain train Re70 / ...
    6h 7m
    €53–90

  5. Train via Weinfelden

    1. Take the train from Luzern to Weinfeldentrain train 75
    2. Take the train from Weinfelden to St. Margrethen SGtrain train S5
    3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain train Re7
    6h 55m
    €29–51

Lucerne to Sonthofen by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Sonthofen, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Sonthofen via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau-Insel, and Immenstadt in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Sonthofen via Zurich Bus Station, Memmingen central bus station, and Oberstdorf in around 8h 50m.

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