There are 5 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, or car
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Train via Luzern, Werkhofstrasse
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3hCHF 54–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
4h 41mCHF 24–41Drive 229.7 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Lucernecar 229.7 km
2h 25mCHF 38–54Train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ir26
3h 18mCHF 52–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
5h 59mCHF 26–90
Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Luzern, Weinbergli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Strasbourg and Lake Lucerne is 235 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train via Luzern, Werkhofstrasse which takes 3h and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne is to train via Luzern, Werkhofstrasse which takes 3h and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–8
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Strasbourg to Lake Lucerne.
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