Bus and Coach from Zurich to Lucerne: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Lucerne

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Lucerne from various bus operators like Shuttler for the next days.

today

from £11

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

from £14

Saturday

from £11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

Shuttler

0h 45m

0

14:45

Zurich
Central Station

15:30

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/04/2025 14:45:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 13/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 46m

0

14:45

Zurich
Central Station

15:31

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/04/2025 14:45:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 13/04/2025 15:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 40m

0

14:50

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

15:30

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/04/2025 14:50:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 13/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Shuttler

0h 41m

0

14:50

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

15:31

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/04/2025 14:50:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 13/04/2025 15:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
Shuttler

0h 45m

0

09:00

Zurich
Central Station

09:45

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£14

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 13/04/2025 09:00:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 13/04/2025 09:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

Shuttler

0h 46m

0

18:20

Zurich
Central Station

19:06

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£14

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/04/2025 18:20:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 40m

0

18:25

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

19:05

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£14

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/04/2025 18:25:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Shuttler

0h 41m

0

18:25

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

19:06

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£14

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/04/2025 18:25:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
Shuttler

1h 1m

0

18:05

Zurich
Central Bus Station Sihlquai

19:06

Lucerne
Bus Station Inselipark

0

Economy

£19

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/04/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 18/04/2025 19:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

Shuttler

0h 45m

0

14:45

Zurich
Central Station

15:30

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/04/2025 14:45:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 19/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 46m

0

14:45

Zurich
Central Station

15:31

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/04/2025 14:45:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 19/04/2025 15:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 40m

0

14:50

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

15:30

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/04/2025 14:50:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 19/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Shuttler

0h 41m

0

14:50

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

15:31

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

£11

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/04/2025 14:50:00 to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 19/04/2025 15:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
Shuttler

0h 45m

0

09:00

Zurich
Central Station

09:45

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

£14

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/04/2025 09:00:00 to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 19/04/2025 09:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Lucerne

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Lucerne are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Zurich to Lucerne. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Zurich and Lucerne.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Zurich to Lucerne, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Lucerne, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Lucerne

Compare all providers like Shuttler that travel 8 times every day by bus from Zurich to Lucerne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Lucerne starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	08:45
Latest Coach	14:50
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	39.5 km
Coach Companies	Shuttler

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Lucerne

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Zurich for Lucerne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 07/04

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 09/04

Thursday 10/04

Friday 11/04

Saturday 12/04

Sunday 13/04

£11

Monday 14/04

Tuesday 15/04

Wednesday 16/04

Thursday 17/04

Friday 18/04

£14

Saturday 19/04

£11

Sunday 20/04

£11

Monday 21/04

Tuesday 22/04

Wednesday 23/04

Thursday 24/04

Friday 25/04

£11

Saturday 26/04

Sunday 27/04

£11

Monday 28/04

Tuesday 29/04

Wednesday 30/04

Thursday 01/05

Friday 02/05

£15

Saturday 03/05

£15

Sunday 04/05

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Lucerne

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Lucerne, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Lucerne. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Lucerne, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Lucerne

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Lucerne in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Lucerne, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Zurich to Lucerne are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Lucerne

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zurich and Lucerne.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Goldauerstrasse

Bus Station Inselipark

Europaplatz / Inseliquai 1

Central Bus Station

West

Autobahnraststätte West (Richtung Luzern) 1

Eichhof Bus Stop

Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Lucerne? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Lucerne.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Lucerne

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Zurich to Lucerne? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Lucerne? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Lucerne bus

How much does a Zurich - Lucerne coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zurich - Lucerne bus trip is available from £11 and takes 0h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Lucerne?

The connection Zurich to Lucerne is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Zurich - Lucerne route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Zurich to Lucerne is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lucerne from Zurich take?

The quickest coach from Zurich to Lucerne is provided by Shuttler and takes 0h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Lucerne?

The earliest bus to Lucerne departs from Zurich at 08:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Zurich to Lucerne?

The latest bus to Lucerne departs from Zurich at 14:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Zurich - Lucerne route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zurich to Lucerne can travel with Shuttler. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lucerne?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Lucerne by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Shuttler.

What can I take with me on the bus to Lucerne from Zurich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zurich Lucerne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Lucerne bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Lucerne on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Lucerne

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zurich and to Lucerne

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Lucerne. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!