Intercity transfers from Lucerne to Zurich, Bern, Basel and Lugano
Your intercity transfer from Lucerne, door to door: no changing trains, no carrying suitcases, and a ride home even after the last train.
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Our intercity transfers from Lucerne take you from your door to Zurich, Bern, Basel or Lugano with no changes, your luggage in the boot and your mind on the meeting rather than the timetable. Zurich is about 45 minutes away, Lugano about two hours, day or night.
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Every route has its catch: a tunnel, a pedestrian zone, a market day. We know it before we set off.
Photo: Daniel Kraft, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Lucerne to Zurich: through the Knonaueramt into the city
Lucerne → Zurich · 53 km · approx. 45 minutes without traffic
The route
Along the A14 and the A4 through the Knonaueramt, then the Uetliberg tunnel into the city. We bypass the town of Zug on the way.
Arriving
The Niederdorf between Central and Bellevue is a pedestrian zone, and Bahnhofstrasse is closed to private traffic. We stop as close as the rules allow, at Central or Bellevue for example, and otherwise right outside your address.
Frequent destinations
Dates
- 11 April 2027Zurich Marathon
- 19 April 2027Sechseläuten, Zurich’s spring festival, with Lucerne as guest canton
- 14 August 2027Street Parade
Photo: Daniel Kraft, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Lucerne to Bern: A2 and A1 to the federal city
Lucerne → Bern · 112 km · approx. 80 minutes without traffic
The route
North on the A2, a short shared stretch with the A1, then west to Bern. For the Inselspital we take the Forsthaus exit, for BERNEXPO and the Wankdorf the Wankdorf exit.
Arriving
The lower Old Town is a shared zone with access for deliveries and visitors only. On Tuesday and Saturday mornings until 12:30 the market fills the Bundesplatz and the lanes, so we route around the centre.
Frequent destinations
Dates
- 23 November 2026Zibelemärit, the onion market, first stalls from about 4 am
- 30 April to 9 May 2027BEA fair at the exhibition grounds
- 14 to 18 July 2027Gurtenfestival, its 50th edition
Photo: M. Strīķis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Lucerne to Basel: the A2 through the Belchen
Lucerne → Basel · 96 km · approx. 70 minutes without traffic
The route
The A2 the whole way, through the Belchen tunnel. Traffic often backs up between Hagnau and Schweizerhalle just before Basel, so we allow for it when you have an appointment.
Arriving
The city centre core is closed to motor vehicles, but booked taxis may enter to drop off and collect, and hotel guests may be driven to their hotel at any time. So we take you to the door even in the Old Town.
Frequent destinations
Dates
- 24 October to 8 November 2026Herbstmesse autumn fair, alongside the Swiss Indoors tennis
- 15 February 2027, 4 amMorgestraich, the start of Basel carnival
- 17 to 20 June 2027Art Basel
Photo: Mchernyavska, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Lucerne to Lugano: through the Gotthard into Ticino
Lucerne → Lugano · about 170 km · about two hours without traffic
The route
Along the A2 through the Gotthard road tunnel, where entry is metered. In some weeks the tunnel closes at night from 8 pm to 5 am, so we check before every late run. From about May to late October the pass road is the way round.
Arriving
The station sits above the town, with a funicular down to the centre. Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma are a pedestrian zone, so we take you to your hotel, to Paradiso or to the lakefront.
Frequent destinations
Dates
- Easter and Pentecostqueues before the Gotthard, about 20 km each in 2026
- Summer weekendsholiday traffic heading south
- from 26 November 2026Natale in Piazza Christmas market, until early January
Train or taxi: an honest comparison
Switzerland’s timetable is dense, and to Lugano the train is faster. Our taxi pays off where the train stops: at your front door, with your luggage, after midnight.
| Destination | Our taxi | Fastest train | When our taxi wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | approx. 45 min | 40 to 50 min, direct, twice an hour | Just as quick, and door to door with no change in Zurich |
| Bern | approx. 80 min | 60 min, direct, hourly | With luggage, as a group, or when your address is far from the station |
| Basel | approx. 70 min | from 61 min, direct | To the Messe, the hospital or the Old Town, with no tram from the station |
| Lugano | approx. 2 h | 1 h 40, direct every two hours | The train is faster. We win on luggage, groups and your front door |
Train times from Lucerne, weekday timetable in October 2026; taxi times without traffic.
Long distances, pleasant rides: what passengers say
Albenis Vogliqi★★★★★I travelled from Lucerne to Basel with this taxi. He is very punctual and really friendly. I recommend him.
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Sabrina Zehnder★★★★★Many thanks for the pleasant ride home. I felt at ease from the start, even over the longer distance of about an hour. I especially appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. Happy to ride again, and highly recommended!
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Sabrina Da luz★★★★★Very good service. Whenever I go on a long journey, it is always with you! Many thanks
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Gilmara Xavier★★★★★I arrived at Milan airport on 13 May 2024 and was met by the driver, Nelson. I was travelling with three other people, and since we had suitcases and were going to Lucerne in Switzerland, we thought it best to book Luzerner Taxi, and we were looked after extremely well. I recommend the company and highly recommend the driver: very attentive, polite, helpful, and he knows the route very well.
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Xhemile Ismaili★★★★★The best!! Punctual, polite and patient, and above all very friendly. An extraordinary service that leaves you wanting to travel again and again. I recommend them with pleasure!!!
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aziz rammo★★★★★Best taxi driver, Mr Rexhepi. He was extremely polite and friendly. We had pleasant conversations during the ride, and he was always respectful and courteous. His taxi was clean and well kept. I felt comfortable and safe throughout the ride. Top work, keep it up 👍🏼
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Fabio Gugliotta★★★★★Best taxi company in Central Switzerland. Very good drivers who know everything. I only ride with them now. I can only recommend them. 👍🏼
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Perparim Sahiti★★★★★Highly recommended! I have been a regular customer for 2 years. Always on time, friendly, nice cars in different sizes and top value for money!
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Astrid Emmenegger★★★★★A very pleasant driver, he was even there early. I felt safe and can only recommend him.
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Bislim Bafti★★★★★The ride with Luzerner Taxi was extremely pleasant. The service was courteous, the punctuality excellent and the drivers convincingly competent. I can only recommend this service. The prices are fair and the drivers very professional.
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Metz Katalin★★★★★The ride was brilliant! The driver was competent, entertaining and easy-going. Highly recommended… Many thanks!
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Fernando Wyssmann★★★★★A really pleasant ride. Very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them any time!
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Zurich, Bern, Basel or Lugano, your price in three steps
Choose your route and vehicle, and the amount appears before you book. Nothing is confirmed until you book.
The journey time is yours
An hour to Bern or two to Ticino: make calls, work, sleep or just look out of the window, without watching for the next station.
The price is fixed before you set off
Over 170 kilometres to Lugano, a running meter would be a gamble. With us you agree the price in advance, and it covers the whole route.
For two people or for eight
Every car is air-conditioned. What differs is the room for people and suitcases.
Not only the four big cities
We drive to Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland just as we do to the mountain resorts of Central Switzerland and the Valais. For the resorts there are English route pages from Zurich Airport:
For your flight from Zurich, Basel or Geneva, with flight tracking, see our airport transfers. For any other destination in Switzerland, call us and we prepare a personal quote.
Intercity transfer questions
How long is the drive from Lucerne to Zurich?
About 45 minutes to the city centre without traffic, on the A14 and the A4 through the Knonaueramt and the Uetliberg tunnel. At rush hour we allow extra time so you reach your meeting on time.
How long does it take from Lucerne to Bern?
About 80 minutes for roughly 112 kilometres, first on the A2, then on the A1. We drive straight to the entrance of the Inselspital, BERNEXPO or the Federal Palace by the shortest route.
How long is the ride to Basel?
About 70 minutes for 96 kilometres on the A2 through the Belchen tunnel. Traffic often backs up between Hagnau and Schweizerhalle before Basel, so we allow extra time for fairs and appointments.
Isn’t the train to Lugano faster?
Yes. At 1 hour 40 the train beats our roughly two hours by road. Our taxi pays off with lots of luggage, as a group, or when you want to arrive at your hotel door without changing.
What happens if there is a queue at the Gotthard?
The queue does not change the agreed price. On holiday dates we leave early or late, and we check in advance whether the tunnel is closed at night. From May to October the pass road is an option.
How much does an intercity transfer from Lucerne cost?
It depends on the destination and the vehicle. The booking form shows the price before you confirm, and on the phone we quote it up front. No meter runs on the way.
Can I book the return trip at the same time?
Yes. Tell us by phone or on WhatsApp when and where to collect you again, after the fair in Basel or an evening in Zurich, for example. Then both rides are firmly planned.
Do you drive at night when the trains have stopped?
Yes, around the clock. After the last train around midnight we collect you in Zurich, Bern or Basel and take you straight home, with no waiting for the first train in the morning.
Can I work on the way or make a stop?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available on request, so mention it when you book. Add a second pickup or a stop in the booking form, for example to collect a colleague on the way.
How many people and suitcases fit in the car?
The E-Class takes four people with three suitcases, the limousine six with five, and the minibus eight with seven. If more than eight of you are travelling, we send several vehicles.
Zurich today, Lugano tomorrow
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