There are 11 ways to get from Zwolle 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 15mCHF 98–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N81
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Luzernbus
16h 49mCHF 83–120Train, night train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the nighttrain from Arnhem Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
12h 58mCHF 106–201Drive 799.9 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Lucernecar 799.9 km
6h 59mCHF 136–196Train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
13h 2mCHF 106–201Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 41mCHF 142–317Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 31mCHF 137–349Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 17mCHF 137–298Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 42mCHF 138–360Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 8mCHF 112–303Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 52mCHF 176–373
Zwolle to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Luzern via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem Central Station and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Luzern via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Zwolle and Lucerne is 823 km. The road distance is 799.9 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Lucerne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Zwolle to Lucerne, including transfers.
Zwolle to Lucerne bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.
Zwolle to Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Lucerne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 49m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Luzern via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Luzern via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, Arnhem Central Station, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 16h 49m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–290
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–270
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–210
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–170
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–310
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–360
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–260
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–350
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–280
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–300
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–310
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–170
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–190
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–300
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–340
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Arnhem Centraal to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–160
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–160
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- CHF 15–23
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- CHF 15–23
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- CHF 15–23
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- CHF 15–23
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 36
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Schedules at
- RRReis
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zwolle to Lucerne bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.
Zwolle to Lucerne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Lucerne is 800 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Zwolle to Lucerne.
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