What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne is to train via Bern which costs SFr 85 - SFr 260 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne is to train via Bern which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Luzern via Visp and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Zermatt and Lake Lucerne is 239 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train via Bern which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Lake Lucerne train from?

Zermatt to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Zermatt to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

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Zermatt to Lake Lucerne - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 401 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Lake Lucerne by train or bus

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4h 19m
CHF 88–252
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
5h 48m
CHF 79–164
Train, line 401 bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Flüelen, Hauptplatzbus 401
5h 14m

Zermatt to Lake Lucerne by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Visp, Bern, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 4h 19m.

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