Lucerne · hub for Central Switzerland
Lucerne: airport transfer, day trips and onward to Interlaken
Lucerne is about 65 km from Zurich Airport, 55 min by car in normal traffic, and the base for Pilatus, Titlis, Bürgenstock and the road to Interlaken. A private car from Zurich Airport costs $320 (≈ CHF 264) per car; Lucerne → Interlaken $340 (≈ CHF 280); a Lucerne and Pilatus day from Zurich $1,460 (≈ CHF 1,203). Prices checked .
Trains to Lucerne are frequent — the car earns its price with luggage, children, a late landing or a day with several stops.
Transfers
Status on 27 October 2026
- From ZRHAbout 65 km, 55 min
- From ZugAbout 30 km, 30 min
- To InterlakenAbout 70 km, 1 h 10 min
- Our carTransfers and days with a driver
Train or car to Lucerne?
SBB trains link Zurich and Lucerne often (sbb.ch) — fine for one or two people. The car is door to door at the same price for up to 3 people in a sedan or 7 in a minivan, and waits 60 minutes after landing.
How much is a private car?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich Airport to Lucerne one way | $320 ≈ CHF 264 | $430 ≈ CHF 354 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | $690 ≈ CHF 569 |
| Zurich to Lucerne one way | $280 ≈ CHF 231 | $380 ≈ CHF 313 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | $610 ≈ CHF 503 |
| Zug to Lucerne one way | $185 ≈ CHF 152 | $250 ≈ CHF 206 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | $400 ≈ CHF 330 |
| Lucerne to Interlaken one way | $340 ≈ CHF 280 | $460 ≈ CHF 379 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | $740 ≈ CHF 610 |
| Lucerne & Mount Pilatus day trip from Zurich driver waits, back the same day | $1,460 ≈ CHF 1,203 | $1,970 ≈ CHF 1,623 | $3,500 ≈ CHF 2,884 | $3,155 ≈ CHF 2,600 |
| Jungfrau region day trip from Lucerne driver waits, back the same day | $1,580 ≈ CHF 1,302 | $2,130 ≈ CHF 1,755 | $3,790 ≈ CHF 3,123 | $3,410 ≈ CHF 2,810 |
Which day trips start from Lucerne?
Pilatus, Titlis (Engelberg), Bürgenstock and the Jungfrau region. With a driver for the day, the car waits at each stop and brings you back.
How does the pickup work, and what if my flight is late?
The driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign. We follow your flight, and 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing — so a late landing at night is covered. The price is fixed per car, the same day and night.
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before pickup. Prefer WhatsApp? Book there at the same price.
You may also need
Sources and checks
- SBB CFF FFS — Timetable and tickets · checked
- Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) — Swiss motorway vignette: two types (CHF 40) · checked
Questions
How much is a private car?
$320 (≈ CHF 264) — per car, not per person, fixed at any hour.
How long from Zurich Airport to Lucerne?
About 65 km and 55 minutes in normal traffic.
Can we go Lucerne → Interlaken with luggage?
Yes — $340 (≈ CHF 280) per car, about 70 km, a short stop on the way is free.
What if I cancel?
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before pickup.
Is the price per person?
No — per car: up to 3 passengers in a sedan, 7 in a minivan, 16 in a Sprinter; the same day and night.
Can I book on WhatsApp?
Yes, at the same price — send the date, the addresses and the number of passengers and bags.