What is the cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne is to bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Rhineland-Palatinate and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

The distance between Rhineland-Palatinate and Lucerne is 414 km. The road distance is 420.7 km.

How do I travel from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne train from?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Where does the Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne train arrive?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne is 421 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 683+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 38m
CHF 70–261
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
10h 19m
CHF 55–116
Drive 420.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lucernecar 420.7 km
3h 38m
CHF 68–99
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 26m
CHF 102–268
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 66–152
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 21m
CHF 139–322
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Neuwied Bf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 24m
CHF 106–261

Rhineland-Palatinate to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 413.9 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Luzern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 38m.

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