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How to get fromWashington to Canton of Lucerneby plane, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Canton of Lucerne by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DCA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    11h 12m
    CHF 461–1,371

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BWI - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    13h 15m
    CHF 323–1,453

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane IAD - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    12h 4m
    CHF 343–767

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Basel (BSL)plane plane IAD - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    14h 29m
    CHF 535–752

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain train
    13h 24m
    CHF 367–1,237

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,717.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Canton of Lucerne. However, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern.

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