Lucerne to Gersau ferry - Times and cheap Vierwaldstättersee ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lucerne to Gersau

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

Cheapest price

£0

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

1 h 28 m

Average duration

1 h 29 m

Ferries per day

4

Distance

18 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lucerne to Gersau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Fast ferries

Of the 4 ferries that leave Lucerne for Gersau every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon 24 Nov the direct ferries cover the 18 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

The slowest ferries will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Vierwaldstättersee
09:121h28
Lucerne
10:40Gersau (see)
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1 change
Vierwaldstättersee
10:121h28
Lucerne
11:40Gersau (see)
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1 change
Vierwaldstättersee
11:121h28
Lucerne
12:40Gersau (see)
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1 change
Vierwaldstättersee
10:121h33
Lucerne
11:45Gersau (see)
£251One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare ferry, coach and train for Lucerne to Gersau

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Gersau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a ferry costs an average of £25.

Distance: 9 nautical miles (18 km)

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Ferry
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Coach
Train

£25

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

£22

Average Price

2h 33m

Average total duration

1h 33m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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30m

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Live departures

Lucerne to Gersau ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Gersau ferries for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 06:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Vierwaldstättersee09:12 Lucerne
1h28
10:40 Gersau (see)1 change
Vierwaldstättersee10:12 Lucerne
1h28
11:40 Gersau (see)1 change
Vierwaldstättersee10:12 Lucerne
1h33
11:45 Gersau (see)0 changesdirect
Vierwaldstättersee11:12 Lucerne
1h28
12:40 Gersau (see)1 change

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Lucerne to Gersau

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Ferries from Lucerne to Gersau run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:12, the last at 19:12. The fastest ferry covers the 9 nautical miles (18 km) distance in 1h 28m. There are 2 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Official Omio partners on this route
Vierwaldstättersee
Distance
9 nautical miles (18 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
2
Fastest ferry
1h 28m
First ferry
09:12
Last ferry
19:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Ferry operators: Vierwaldstättersee from Lucerne to GersauYou can travel by ferry between Lucerne to Gersau with Vierwaldstättersee for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Vierwaldstättersee

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£25
Vierwaldstättersee frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Lucerne to Gersau ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Gersau by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gersau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Lucerne to Gersau can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Lucerne to Gersau is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The ferry time between Lucerne and Gersau is on average 1 h 33 min   for the 11 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Lucerne to Gersau by ferry can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Lucerne to Gersau leaves at 06: 39. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Lucerne to Gersau leaves at 18: 39.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Lucerne to Gersau.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Lucerne to Gersau.
No, there are no foot passengers allowed on ferries from Lucerne to Gersau as it is a vehicle-only route.
A day trip to Gersau from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Lucerne to Gersau is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Gersau including taking a coach, train or ferry.

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