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

The cheapest way to get from Wiesbaden to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wiesbaden to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 3h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Wiesbaden and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wiesbaden to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring and arriving at Luzern via Mainz central train station and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Wiesbaden and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Wiesbaden to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Wiesbaden to Lucerne?

The distance between Wiesbaden and Lucerne is 452 km. The road distance is 430.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wiesbaden to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Wiesbaden to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wiesbaden to Lucerne bus from?

Wiesbaden to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Wiesbaden to Lucerne train from?

Wiesbaden to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Wiesbaden to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Wiesbaden to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Wiesbaden to Lucerne bus arrive?

Wiesbaden to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Wiesbaden to Lucerne train arrive?

Wiesbaden to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Wiesbaden to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wiesbaden to Lucerne is 430 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Wiesbaden to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Wiesbaden to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 40m
CHF 67–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
9h 28m
CHF 41–63
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 31m
CHF 46–129
Drive 430.3 km
1. Drive from Wiesbaden to Lucernecar 430.3 km
3h 44m
CHF 82–119
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 59m
CHF 62–109
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 36m
CHF 116–265
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 31m
CHF 148–407
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 17m
CHF 150–399

Wiesbaden to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 452.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Wiesbaden, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring to Luzern via Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb., Mainz central train station, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 9h 28m.

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