How far is it from Lucerne to Schwyz?

The distance between Lucerne and Schwyz is 45 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lucerne to Schwyz?

The drive from Lucerne to Schwyz takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Lucerne to Schwyz?

The fastest route from Lucerne to Schwyz covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Schwyz from Lucerne?

Schwyz lies roughly to the east of Lucerne.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Lucerne and Schwyz?

Along the route from Lucerne to Schwyz you can fill up at Avia (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle Emmen (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Lucerne and Schwyz?

Along the route from Lucerne to Schwyz you can stop for the night or service your van at Alpenquai, Luzern, Campingplatz Gerbe, Camping Bernerhöhe.

Lucerne Schwyz

Distance: 45 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Lucerne to Schwyz takes about 35 min via A4. The distance is 45 km. The straight-line distance is 27 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 45 km

1 Depart onto Pilatusstrasse 30 m
2 Continue slightly left onto Bahnhofplatz 105 m
3 Continue straight onto Seebrücke 542 m
4 Turn left onto Löwenstrasse 292 m
5 Continue straight onto Zürichstrasse 459 m
6 Continue straight onto Maihofstrasse 75 m
7 Turn left onto Vallasterstrasse 194 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Friedentalstrasse 15 m
9 Exit roundabout right onto Friedentalstrasse 454 m
10 At end of road, turn right onto Sedelstrasse 2 km
11 Turn slightly right 33 m
12 Turn straight onto Reusseggstrasse 218 m
13 Take ramp slightly right 15 km

14 Take exit slightly right 24 km
15 Take exit slightly right 308 m
16 Continue straight 152 m
17 Turn slightly right 36 m
18 Turn right onto Bahnhofstrasse 894 m
19 Turn left onto Bahnhofstrasse 2 km
20 Enter roundabout right onto Postplatz 11 m
21 Arrive onto Postplatz

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The return trip from Schwyz to Lucerne covers roughly the same distance, 45 km.

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Weggis landing stage
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Tribschen
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Seeburg
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Verkehrshaus-Lido landing stage
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Luzern Bahnhofquai
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Küssnacht am Rigi landing stage
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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Lucerne to Schwyz?: The distance between Lucerne and Schwyz is 45 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lucerne to Schwyz?: The drive from Lucerne to Schwyz takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Lucerne to Schwyz?: The fastest route from Lucerne to Schwyz covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Schwyz from Lucerne?: Schwyz lies roughly to the east of Lucerne.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Lucerne and Schwyz?: Along the route from Lucerne to Schwyz you can fill up at Avia (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle Emmen (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Lucerne and Schwyz?: Along the route from Lucerne to Schwyz you can stop for the night or service your van at Alpenquai, Luzern, Campingplatz Gerbe, Camping Bernerhöhe.

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