Bus Zurich to Lucerne: Compare prices and save money

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

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

from $13

Sunday

from $13

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

Shuttler

0h 46m

0

9:00 AM

Zurich
Central Station

9:46 AM

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/29/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2025 9:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 46m

0

2:45 PM

Zurich
Central Station

3:31 PM

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/29/2025 2:45:00 PM to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2025 3:31:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 45m

0

9:00 AM

Zurich
Central Station

9:45 AM

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/29/2025 9:00:00 AM to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 45m

0

2:45 PM

Zurich
Central Station

3:30 PM

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/29/2025 2:45:00 PM to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 41m

0

9:05 AM

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

9:46 AM

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/29/2025 9:05:00 AM to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/29/2025 9:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

Shuttler

0h 45m

0

9:00 AM

Zurich
Central Station

9:45 AM

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/30/2025 9:00:00 AM to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 45m

0

2:45 PM

Zurich
Central Station

3:30 PM

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/30/2025 2:45:00 PM to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Shuttler

0h 46m

0

9:00 AM

Zurich
Central Station

9:46 AM

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/30/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2025 9:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 46m

0

2:45 PM

Zurich
Central Station

3:31 PM

Lucerne
Eichhof Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/30/2025 2:45:00 PM to Eichhof Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2025 3:31:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
Shuttler

0h 40m

0

9:05 AM

Zurich
Zürich Brunau Train Station

9:45 AM

Lucerne
Pilatusplatz Bus Stop

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Shuttler goes from Zürich Brunau Train Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 3/30/2025 9:05:00 AM to Pilatusplatz Bus Stop, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 3/30/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Zurich to Lucerne. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Zurich and Lucerne.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Zurich to Lucerne, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Lucerne, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus 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 $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	2:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	24.5 miles
Bus Companies	Shuttler

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Lucerne

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Lucerne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/23

Monday 03/24

Tuesday 03/25

Wednesday 03/26

Thursday 03/27

Friday 03/28

$13

Saturday 03/29

$13

Sunday 03/30

$13

Monday 03/31

Tuesday 04/01

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 04/03

Friday 04/04

$13

Saturday 04/05

$13

Sunday 04/06

$13

Monday 04/07

Tuesday 04/08

Wednesday 04/09

Thursday 04/10

Friday 04/11

$13

Saturday 04/12

$13

Sunday 04/13

$13

Monday 04/14

Tuesday 04/15

Wednesday 04/16

Thursday 04/17

Friday 04/18

$17

Saturday 04/19

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 $13, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Lucerne. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Lucerne, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

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 buses from Zurich to Lucerne are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Lucerne

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Lucerne.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Oerlikon Station

Altstetten

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 0h 46m to reach Lucerne. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $13. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lucerne.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Lucerne each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Lucerne bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Lucerne take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Lucerne is offered by Shuttler and takes 0h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Lucerne?

The earliest bus arriving in Lucerne from Zurich starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Lucerne?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Lucerne starts at 2:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Lucerne route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Lucerne, passengers can travel with Shuttler. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Zurich to Lucerne bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Lucerne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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!