BXO Buochs Airport
Buochs Airport (BXO) serves Lucerne, about 11 km southeast of Lucerne. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Buochs Airport to Lucerne
The airport is about 11 km southeast of Lucerne, about 23 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF40–CHF64.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~16 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~23 min | CHF40–CHF64 | |
| Private transfer | ~23 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~23 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From BXO to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
Which way suits you from Buochs Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF40–CHF64 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Buochs ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Buochs Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Buochs Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026