Lucerne to Hergiswil ferry

Sat 19 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lucerne to Hergiswil

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

36 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 2 m

Ferries on 19 Sept

5

Distance

7 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lucerne to Hergiswil will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £19.

Fast ferries

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 5 ferries from Lucerne to Hergiswil, including 4 direct services.

On Sat 19 Sept the direct ferries cover the 7 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 36 m .

The slowest ferries will take 2 h 9 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
    9:380h38
    Lucerne
    10:16Hergiswil (see)
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Vierwaldstättersee
    12:380h36
    Lucerne
    13:14Hergiswil (see)
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Vierwaldstättersee
    13:380h46
    Lucerne
    14:24Hergiswil (see)
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Vierwaldstättersee
    14:380h59
    Lucerne
    15:37Hergiswil (see)
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Vierwaldstättersee
    10:382h09
    Lucerne
    12:47Hergiswil (see)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and ferry for Lucerne to Hergiswil

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Hergiswil among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a ferry costs an average of £24.

Distance: 3 nautical miles (7 km)

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Ferry
Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£24

Average Price

£5

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 9m

Average total duration

1h 9m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

41m

Average total duration

Fastest

11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

Average total duration

2h 0m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Hergiswil is a coach with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Hergiswil:

A coach is £0.90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Hergiswil costing on average £5.

A coach is £19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lucerne to Hergiswil costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Hergiswil is by train with an average journey time of 11m.

Other travel options to Hergiswil take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 9m.

Coach takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Hergiswil including taking a train, coach and ferry.

Lucerne to Hergiswil Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Vierwaldstättersee
Departure Time
09:38
Arrival Time
10:16
Duration
0h38
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat, Sun
Operator
Vierwaldstättersee
Departure Time
10:38
Arrival Time
12:47
Duration
2h09
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Vierwaldstättersee
Departure Time
13:38
Arrival Time
14:24
Duration
0h46
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Vierwaldstättersee
Departure Time
14:38
Arrival Time
15:37
Duration
0h59
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Vierwaldstättersee
Departure Time
12:38
Arrival Time
13:14
Duration
0h36
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat, Sun

Live departures

Lucerne to Hergiswil ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Hergiswil ferries for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Vierwaldstättersee10:38 Lucerne
2h09
12:47 Hergiswil (see)1 change
Vierwaldstättersee13:38 Lucerne
0h46
14:24 Hergiswil (see)0 changesdirect
Vierwaldstättersee14:38 Lucerne
0h59
15:37 Hergiswil (see)0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Lucerne to Hergiswil

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Ferries from Lucerne to Hergiswil run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:38, the last at 14:38. The fastest ferry covers the 3 nautical miles (7 km) distance in 36m.

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 £5
Official Omio partners on this route
Vierwaldstättersee
Distance
3 nautical miles (7 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Ferries per day
3
Direct ferries
Available
Fastest ferry
36m
First ferry
9:38
Last ferry
14:38
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £5

Ferry operators: Vierwaldstättersee from Lucerne to HergiswilYou can travel by ferry between Lucerne to Hergiswil with Vierwaldstättersee for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Vierwaldstättersee

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Vierwaldstättersee Duration
36m
Cheapest Vierwaldstättersee Price
£19
Vierwaldstättersee frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Lucerne to Hergiswil ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Hergiswil 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 Hergiswil, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The earliest ferry from Lucerne to Hergiswil leaves at 9:38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Lucerne to Hergiswil leaves at 14:38.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Lucerne to Hergiswil.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Lucerne to Hergiswil.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Lucerne to Hergiswil is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Hergiswil including taking a train, coach and ferry.

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