Bus Tickets from Zürich to Lucerne

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Next departures for Zürich to Lucerne on September 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Shuttler
Zurich Airport Bus Station
Lucern Pilatusplatz Kante ECheapest
Shuttler
Zurich Airport Bus Station
Lucern Pilatusplatz Kante EFastest
Shuttler
Zurich Airport Bus Station
Lucern Pilatusplatz Kante ENo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Lucerne

Bus
Average PriceUS$24 - US$44Average Duration1h
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$15 - US$35Average Duration45m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the shuttle from Zürich to Lucerne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Lucerne. The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10shuttle per day
45mAverage Duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Lucerne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:45am
Distance49 km
Latest bus departure2:30pm

Zürich to Lucerne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Lucerne

  1. What is the travel distance from Zürich to Lucerne?

    Zürich and Lucerne are 40 km (25 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Lucerne?

    Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Parking Bus Inselipark in Lucerne.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Lucerne was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of US$21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Lucerne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Lucerne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-09-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Zürich to Lucerne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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