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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 140 - SFr 230 and takes 31h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Hamburg central bus station and Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Luzern via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Lucerne?

The distance between Stockholm and Lucerne is 1591 km. The road distance is 1993.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 20h 34m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Stockholm to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Lucerne train from?

Stockholm to Lucerne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train or bus from Stockholm to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Lucerne is to train which takes 20h 34m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 230 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Stockholm to Lucerne bus arrive?

Stockholm to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Lucerne train arrive?

Stockholm to Lucerne train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Lucerne is 1993 km. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Stockholm to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 677+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Stockholm to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Stockholm to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ARN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 57m
CHF 137–290
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Basel (BSL)plane ARN - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 47m
CHF 126–366
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
20h 34m
CHF 343–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
31h 5m
CHF 149–230
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain 305
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
33h 54m
CHF 257–505
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Suedkreuz to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
37h 12m
CHF 179–297
Drive 1,993.2 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Lucernecar 1,993.2 km
18h 32m
CHF 336–485
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
22h 10m
CHF 286–396

Stockholm to Lucerne by train

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20h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,591.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Luzern via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB in around 20h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Luzern, Bahnhof via Hamburg central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 31h 5m.

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