How to travel from Zurich to Lucerne, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Lucerne by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 8 ($8) and will take around 55min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 285 ($290).

The distance between Zurich and Lucerne is around 52km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 41min to get from Zurich and Lucerne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Lucerne is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx CHF 285 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Lucerne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Lucerne. It typically takes around 41min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Lucerne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 41min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Lucerne. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 41min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Lucerne. It typically takes around 55min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Lucerne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 55min.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Marino Autolinee and Bartolini Turismo run regular bus services between Zurich and Lucerne. Buses run twice daily and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Lucerne. We recommend that you take the train to Luzern. instead which will take 41min.

The closest major airport to Lucerne is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Lucerne. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Lucerne. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Lucerne is to take the train which takes, on average, 41min and will usually cost around CHF 44 ($45).