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

The cheapest way to get from Schwangau to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schwangau to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Schwangau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schwangau to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Schwangau and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Schwangau and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Schwangau to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Fuessen and arriving at Luzern via Buchloe, St. Margrethen SG and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Schwangau to Lucerne?

The distance between Schwangau and Lucerne is 382 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Schwangau to Lucerne without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Schwangau to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwangau to Lucerne bus from?

Schwangau to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Schwangau station.

Where do I catch the Schwangau to Lucerne train from?

Schwangau to Lucerne train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Fuessen station.

Train or bus from Schwangau to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Schwangau to Lucerne is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 36m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Schwangau to Lucerne bus arrive?

Schwangau to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Schwangau to Lucerne train arrive?

Schwangau to Lucerne train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Buchloe station.

Can I drive from Schwangau to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwangau to Lucerne is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Schwangau to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Fuessen to Buchloetrain Rb
2. Take the train from Buchloe to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
7h 36m
CHF 91–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schwangau to Munich central bus stationbus 163
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 37m
CHF 32–52
Drive 257.4 km
1. Drive from Schwangau to Lucernecar 257.4 km
3h 30m
CHF 43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Fuessen to Buchloetrain Rb
2. Take the train from Buchloe to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
8h 23m
CHF 78–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reutte Bahnhof to Imst-Pitztal Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Imst-Pitztal to Winterthurtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Luzerntrain 75
10h 38m
CHF 56–118

Schwangau to Lucerne by bus and train

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Distance: 381.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Schwangau, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Horn to Luzern via Füssen, Fuessen, Buchloe, St. Margrethen SG, and Zürich HB in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein, Schwangau, and Munich Central Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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