Zurich to Lucerne
Private transfer Zurich to Lucerne: $280 sedan, $380 minivan, $975 minibus, $610 Mercedes — per car, one way. 52 km, about 48 min. Included: licensed driver, fuel, motorway vignette, car trains and parking; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
From Zurich city to Lucerne is about 52 km — 45–60 minutes by motorway, hotel door to hotel door.
- Distance52 km
- Drive time48 min
- Pricefrom $280
Zurich to Lucerne: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Skoda Superb / VW Passat or similar | $280 ≈ CHF 231 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 93 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 VW Caravelle / Mercedes Vito or similar | $380 ≈ CHF 313 | ≈ 190 | ≈ 127 | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | ≈ 488 | ≈ 325 | ≈ 244 | ≈ 163 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $610 ≈ CHF 503 | ≈ 305 | ≈ 203 | ≈ 153 | ≈ 102 |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · mountain railways, cable cars and the Täsch–Zermatt shuttle not included.
The road
A3 and A4/A14 via the Knonaueramt.
Good to know
- Honest note: trains run every half hour in about 45–50 minutes and are far cheaper; the car is for luggage, groups and door-to-door comfort.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, motorway vignette, parking; the Lötschberg car train where the route uses it
- English- and German- or French-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Zurich, Geneva and Basel airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Winter tyres and snow chains in winter; ski bags fit in the minivan
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideCHE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English- and German- or French-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability)
Zurich to Lucerne: questions
How much is a private car from Zurich to Lucerne?
$280 for a sedan, $380 for a 7-seat minivan — fixed per car.
Can we stop on the way?
Stops of up to 30 minutes in total are included.
Do you go back the same day?
Add the return in the calculator, or book a day with the driver.