How to get to London from Lucerne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lucerne to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £104, while a train costs an average of £374.

Distance: 786 km

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£300

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£104

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Cheapest

£374

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£230

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5h 19m

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3h 19m

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21h 39m

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21h 9m

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30m

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7h 19m

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6h 49m

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11h 3m

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2.4 - 4.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to London is a coach with an average price of £104.

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

A coach is £196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to London costing on average £300.

A coach is £269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to London costing on average £374.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to London is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Coach takes on average 21h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 44m sooner (3h 19m by flight vs 11h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £300 compared to roughly £230 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lucerne to London

How to get to London from Lucerne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Lucerne to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 467
    17:102h00
    Turin Airport
    18:10London Stansted Airport
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 467
    17:102h00
    Turin Airport
    18:10London Stansted Airport
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8093
    19:351h35
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    20:10London Stansted Airport
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:3027h45
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    19:15London, Victoria Coach Station
    £691One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:2525h35
    Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    5:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £711One-way
    2 changes
  • wizz air ukW95378
    16:402h00
    Turin Airport
    17:40London Luton Airport
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 465
    9:152h00
    Turin Airport
    10:15London Stansted Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • VuelingVY6513 · VY7824
    14:355h25
    Turin Airport
    19:00London Gatwick Airport
    £531One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Lucerne to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to London is a coach with an average price of £104.

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

A coach is £196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to London costing on average £300.

A coach is £269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to London costing on average £374.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to London is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Coach takes on average 21h 39m.

The Lucerne to London distance is approximately 786 km.
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to London is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and London as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF to go to London by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, ITA to go to London by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to London:
  • 4 direct flights per day with BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lucerne to London, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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