What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen is to bus via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse which costs SFr 10 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and St. Gallen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucerne and arriving at St. Gallen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and St. Gallen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at St. Gallen. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

The distance between Lucerne and St. Gallen is 141 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to St. Gallen without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 2h and costs SFr 26 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to St. Gallen bus from?

Lucerne to St. Gallen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to St. Gallen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

The best way to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen is to train via Zurich which takes 2h and costs SFr 26 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Lucerne to St. Gallen bus arrive?

Lucerne to St. Gallen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where does the Lucerne to St. Gallen train arrive?

Lucerne to St. Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to St. Gallen is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lucerne to St. Gallen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to St. Gallen?

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Where can I stay near St. Gallen?

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Lucerne to St. Gallen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucerne to St. Gallen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
2h
CHF 26–145
Bus via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 33m
CHF 10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to St. Gallenbus
2h 20m
CHF 20
Drive 121.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to St. Gallencar 121.2 km
1h 45m
CHF 20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2h 16m
CHF 35–55

Lucerne to St. Gallen by train

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Distance: 141.2 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Luzern to St. Gallen via Zürich HB in around 2h. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Lucerne to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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