How to get from Düsseldorf to Luzern
- 478 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Luzern: bus, train. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €146Older observation | 10h 35m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €68Older observation | 14h 40m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€146Older observation10h 35m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€68Older observation14h 40m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 2Bruxelles Midi → ZurichbusFlixBus·9h 30m
- 3Zurich → Luzerntrain
SBB·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-Zurich, Milan-Zurich AirportBook →SBBZurich-LuzernBook →
easyJetDüsseldorf Airport-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMilan Malpensa-MilanSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Luzern works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (9h 30m). Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Luzern (50 min). In total it's roughly €68 over 14h 40m, 2 transfers.
Düsseldorf to Luzern: common questions
Is there a bus from Düsseldorf to Luzern?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Düsseldorf to Luzern?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Luzern from Düsseldorf?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Luzern?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Luzern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026