What is the best way to travel from Dortmund to Lucerne?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Lucerne from Dortmund. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lucerne from Dortmund?
You can get to Lucerne with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus17h 15m01:55 PMDortmundCentral Station7:10 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/5/2025 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus17h 54m07:31 AMDortmundCentral Station1:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 7:31:00 AM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus17h 15m01:55 PMDortmundCentral Station7:10 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 17m02:38 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 2:38:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m06:36 AMDortmundCentral Station1:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 6:36:00 AM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m012:36 PMDortmundCentral Station7:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 12:36:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m012:39 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 12:39:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Wizz Air6h 45m08:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport3:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Wizz Air6h 15m03:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport10:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $402 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Pegasus Airlines25h 5m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport1:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
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Pegasus Airlines24h 20m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport1:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines21h 10m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport9:55 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Wizz Air7h 55m08:40 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport4:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $316 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m06:36 AMDortmundCentral Station1:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 6:36:00 AM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 17m02:38 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 2:38:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m012:39 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 12:39:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m012:36 PMDortmundCentral Station7:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 12:36:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Wizz Air7h 55m08:40 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport4:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Dortmund to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne from Dortmund in just 6h 15m with a Flight from Wizz Air. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus17h 15m01:55 PMDortmundCentral Station7:10 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/5/2025 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 17m02:38 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 2:38:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m06:36 AMDortmundCentral Station1:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 6:36:00 AM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m012:36 PMDortmundCentral Station7:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 12:36:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m012:39 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 12:39:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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FlixBus17h 15m01:55 PMDortmundCentral Station7:10 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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FlixBus17h 54m07:31 AMDortmundCentral Station1:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/6/2025 7:31:00 AM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Wizz Air6h 15m03:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport10:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $402 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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Wizz Air6h 45m08:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport3:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Wizz Air7h 55m08:40 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport4:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $316 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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Pegasus Airlines21h 10m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport9:55 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Pegasus Airlines24h 20m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport1:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines25h 5m012:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport1:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
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FlixBus14h 10m09:15 PMDortmundCentral Station11:25 AMLucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 17m02:38 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 2:38:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m06:36 AMDortmundCentral Station1:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 6:36:00 AM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 19m012:36 PMDortmundCentral Station7:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 12:36:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m012:39 PMDortmundCentral Station9:55 PMLucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 12/10/2025 12:39:00 PM to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
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Wizz Air7h 55m08:40 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport4:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Dortmund to Lucerne
What are the most popular stations in Dortmund and Lucerne?
In Dortmund, you will usually depart from Central Station, Asseln Mitte Train Station or West Train Station, while in Lucerne you will be arriving at Bus Station Inselipark, Central Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lucerne from Dortmund? With 4 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Dortmund and Lucerne, you can pay as low as $49 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Wizz Air: you will get to Lucerne in just 6h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Dortmund and Lucerne are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Dortmund and Lucerne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Dortmund Airport or to Kriens, and look at flights from Dortmund Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Dortmund to Lucerne?
The most popular companies between Dortmund and Lucerne, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Dortmund to Lucerne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dortmund to Lucerne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Dortmund to Lucerne
How can I reach Lucerne from Dortmund?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Lucerne from Dortmund.
How far is Lucerne from Dortmund?
The distance between Dortmund and Lucerne is 310.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dortmund and Lucerne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 85 kgs, and a flight 123 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dortmund to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne with just $49 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lucerne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lucerne in just 6h 15m with a Flight from Wizz Air.
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