There are 6 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
36 minCHF 1–3Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
44 minCHF 18–55Drive 52.1 km
- Drive from Zürich Hbf to Lucernecar 52.1 km
35 minCHF 9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zürich Hbf to Lucernetaxi 52.1 km
35 minCHF 230–280Bus via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
59 minCHF 3–6Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Lucerne50.9 km
1h 9mCHF 3
Zürich Hbf to Lucerne by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 1 - SFr 3 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne is to drive which takes 35 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Lucerne is 53 km. The road distance is 52.1 km.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 3.
The bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhof takes 36 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Zürich Hbf to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zürich Hbf to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne is to bus which takes 36 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 55 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhof once a week. Tickets cost CHF 1–3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Luzern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–55 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Zurich to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- CHF 230–280
1Taxi 7x7
- Phone
- +41 44 777 77 77
- Website
- 7x7.ch
Taxi 444 AG
- Phone
- +41 44 444 44 44
- Website
- taxi444.ch
Zuerich taxi 24
- Phone
- +41 44 321 28 28
- Website
- zuerich-taxi24.ch
Zürich Taxi City
- Phone
- +41 76 250 31 31
- Website
- citytaxizuerich.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich Hbf to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Zürich Hbf to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Lucerne is 52 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Zürich Hbf to Lucerne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zürich Hbf and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.