There are 3 ways to get from Lucerne to Zernez by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Landquart to Klosters Platztrain R2 / ...
4h 23mDrive 201.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lucerne to Zernezcar 201.5 km
2h 26mCHF 34–49Train via Rapperswil
- Take the train from Luzern to Pfäffikon SZtrain Vae
- Take the train from Pfäffikon SZ to Landquarttrain Ir35
5h 2mCHF 44–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Zernez is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Zernez is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Zernez. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Zernez via Zürich HB, Landquart and Klosters Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Lucerne and Zernez is 216 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Lucerne to Zernez without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lucerne to Zernez, including transfers.
Lucerne to Zernez train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Zernez train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Zernez is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lucerne to Zernez.
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What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Zernez, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Luzern to Zernez via Zürich HB, Landquart, and Klosters Platz in around 4h 23m.
Train from Luzern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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