What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Luzern. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

The distance between St. Gallen and Lucerne is 137 km. The road distance is 120.2 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 14.

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

The bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Lucerne bus from?

St. Gallen to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 14. Alternatively, you can train via Zurich, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 150 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Lucerne bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where does the St. Gallen to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Lucerne is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from St. Gallen to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Gallen to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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St. Gallen to Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Gallen to Lucerne by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
1h 53m
CHF 10–14
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
1h 58m
CHF 29–148
Drive 120.2 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Lucernecar 120.2 km
1h 46m
CHF 20–29
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
2h 16m
CHF 35–55

St. Gallen to Lucerne by foot and bus

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Distance: 137.5 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between St. Gallen, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

RegioJet operates a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 10–14 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Gallen to Luzern via Zürich HB in around 1h 58m.

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