London, United Kingdom to Lucerne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.8 miles 786.7 km · straight line
632.9 miles actual route 1018.6 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
£96 - £118 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Lucerne?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Lucerne is 488.8 miles (786.7 km) as the crow flies. Lucerne is located SE of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.9 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Lucerne is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for London, United Kingdom and Lucerne. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from London, United Kingdom to Lucerne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min £96 - £118 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Lucerne

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Lucerne
47.05°N, 8.31°E
Europe/Zurich
436m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM