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

The cheapest way to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Margrethen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St. Margrethen to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from St. Margrethen Sg and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from St. Margrethen to Lucerne?

The distance between St. Margrethen and Lucerne is 168 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.

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

The best way to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Margrethen to Lucerne?

The best way to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the St. Margrethen to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Margrethen to Lucerne train arrive?

St. Margrethen to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from St. Margrethen to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Margrethen to Lucerne is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from St. Margrethen to Lucerne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Margrethen to Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
2h 16m
CHF 41–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 8m
CHF 13–40
Drive 145.8 km
1. Drive from St. Margrethen to Lucernecar 145.8 km
2h 4m
CHF 24–34
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Luzerntrain Vae
3h 25m
CHF 39–81
Train via Weinfelden
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Weinfeldentrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Weinfelden to Luzerntrain 75
4h 13m
CHF 19–30

St. Margrethen to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 168.1 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from St. Margrethen Sg to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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