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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Lake Lucerne

Composite routes from Zurich to Lake Lucerne

Cheapest
36 min
Car
51 km.
from $2
Other
1 h 13 min
Train, Bus
40 km.
Select a ticket
1 h 59 min
40 km.
from $58.15

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Südostbahn
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Südostbahn
Website
44 min
Every 3 hours
+41 58 580 70 70
+41 58 580 70 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
41 min
Every 30 minutes
$25.00–$45.65
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
SBB GmbH
Website
36 min
Hourly
$5.43–$7.07
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
54 min
Once daily
$2.57
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe
Website
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
1h 15m
Twice a week
$5.43–$8.15
+39 0827 34 117
+39 0827 34 117
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe
Website
17 min
Hourly
+41 41 728 58 00
+41 41 728 58 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lake Lucerne is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $10.33 - $15.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lake Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Lucerne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Flüelen via Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Zurich and Lake Lucerne is 55 km. The road distance is 52.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $28.26 - $50 .

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Zurich to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Zurich to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

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

Zurich to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 43 min and costs $28.26 - $50 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 1h 15m. There are no good options to fly between Zurich to Lake Lucerne.

Where does the Zurich to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Zurich to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Zurich to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Zurich to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zug station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lake Lucerne is 52 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Zurich to Lake Lucerne.

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

Book your Zurich to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 726+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne. Prices start at $66.18 per night.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Lake Lucerne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Lake Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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