Lucerne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lucerne
With a population of 57,066, Lucerne is the largest city in Luzern, Switzerland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lucerne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lucerne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Soul Chicken (Löwengraben 31) and Osteria Valpo (4 Zürichstrasse) are great picks.
When to visit Lucerne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lucerne in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lucerne, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to Lucerne
Plane
Although Lucerne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is located 30 miles from Lucerne. The shortest flight to Lucerne from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 40m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Lucerne, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Lucerne to Basel takes 1h 21m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Lucerne Allmend/Messe is the busiest station in Lucerne. Another popular train station is Lucerne, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lucerne is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 25 miles from Lucerne. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Zurich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucerne, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Basel, the bus ride to Lucerne takes 60 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Paderborn, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 145 miles. Lucerne’s bus station is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lucerne
Where to stay in Lucerne
From 5-star hotels such as the The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection to great affordable options like the Hotel Restaurant Anker, Lucerne offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 571 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bellpark Hostel and ibis budget Luzern City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lucerne, with prices from S$ 75 to S$ 919 per night. Littau is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lucerne are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lucerne
Most booked hotels in Lucerne
Hiring a car in Lucerne
Expect to pay S$ 2.84 per litre in Lucerne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.06 and S$ 45.41. The most frequently booked car type in Lucerne is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.