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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Luzern via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Luzern via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lucerne?

The distance between Southampton and Lucerne is 959 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Southampton to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lucerne bus from?

Southampton to Lucerne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lucerne train from?

Southampton to Lucerne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lucerne is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 21h.

Where does the Southampton to Lucerne bus arrive?

Southampton to Lucerne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 3:39 AM in Southampton and 4:39 AM in Lucerne.

Where does the Southampton to Lucerne train arrive?

Southampton to Lucerne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Southampton to Lucerne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Lucerne by bus, plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 33m
CHF 106–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
21h
CHF 88–161
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
11h 10m
CHF 257–492
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lucernecar
11h 27m
CHF 286–362
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 29m
CHF 158–532
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 15m
CHF 126–318
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 41m
CHF 122–363
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 19m
CHF 116–334
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 26m
CHF 137–344
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h 30m
CHF 170–568
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
24h 44m
CHF 133–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lucernecar
12h 29m
CHF 181–297

Southampton to Lucerne by bus, train, and foot

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21hAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 959.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Luzern via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Luzern via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-Nord, and Brussels-North train station in around 21h.

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