Access to Lucerne
By airplane
Switzerland has three international airports, from where you can reach Lucerne by train.
Distance from Zurich airport: 65 km/41 miles
Distance from Geneva airport: 250 km/157 miles
Distance from Basel airport: 110 km/69 miles.
By train
Lucerne is well connected with the European railway system. Direct trains connect Lucerne with the international airport Zurich.
Connections: Zurich/Airport - Lucerne
direct connections to Lucerne:
8.47 to 19.47 every hour
connection with change in Zurich main station:
6.13 to 22.12 every hour
Prices
Zurich Airport - Lucerne round trip
1st class CHF 86.00
2nd class CHF 52.00
Connections: Geneva/Airport - Lucerne
connection with change at Renens VD and Olten:
6.36 to 19.36 every hour
connection with change at Biel and/or Olten:
7.05 to 21.05 every hour
Prices
Geneva Airport - Lucerne round trip
1st class CHF 246.00
2nd class CHF 148.00
Prices and timetable valid August 2007 and are subject to changes. Other train connections and further information can be found on the website of the Swiss FederalRailways www.sbb.ch. The Swiss Pass offers 4, 8, 15, 22 days or one month unlimited access on Swiss Travel System´s rail, bus and boat network at very attractive rates. Further information see: www.swisstravelsystem.ch.
By car
An extensive network of freeways and highways links Lucerne to all major Swiss and other European Cities. Please note: On Swiss highways, you will need a sticker which can be purchased at the border stations or Post offices for CHF 40.00.