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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Lucerne is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Luzern via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Valence to Lucerne?

The distance between Valence and Lucerne is 533 km. The road distance is 451.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Lucerne without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Valence to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Lucerne bus from?

Valence to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Valence to Lucerne train from?

Valence to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Valence to Lucerne is to train via Geneva which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h.

Where does the Valence to Lucerne bus arrive?

Valence to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Valence to Lucerne train arrive?

Valence to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Valence to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Lucerne is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Valence to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Valence to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Valence to Lucerne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 129–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
10h
CHF 35–58
Drive 451.3 km
1. Drive from Valence to Lucernecar 451.3 km
5h 29m
CHF 76–110
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 2m
CHF 161–414
Train
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
7h 19m
CHF 122–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain K21
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
8h 47m
CHF 153–230
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 13m
CHF 166–393

Valence to Lucerne by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Valence to Lucerne.

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Distance: 532.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Luzern via Genève in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich and Zürich Hbf in around 10h.

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