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

The cheapest way to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne is to train via Winterthur which costs SFr 13 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct train between Schaffhausen and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Schaffhausen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Schaffhausen and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Schaffhausen to Lucerne?

The distance between Schaffhausen and Lucerne is 101 km. The road distance is 98 km.

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

The best way to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schaffhausen to Lucerne train from?

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

Where does the Schaffhausen to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schaffhausen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schaffhausen to Lucerne is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Schaffhausen to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 684+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Schaffhausen to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Re48 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
1h 36m
CHF 34–108
Train via Winterthur
cheapest
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Winterthurtrain S33 / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Luzerntrain 75
2h 57m
CHF 13–41
Drive 98 km
1. Drive from Schaffhausen to Lucernecar 98 km
1h 17m
CHF 17–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Re48 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2h 14m
CHF 17–51

Schaffhausen to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 100.5 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Schaffhausen, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Schaffhausen to Luzern via Zürich HB in around 1h 36m.

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