Tourist Bus & Minibus Stop Fee in Lucerne (2026)
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026 · Source: Stadt Luzern — stadtluzern.ch (Haltegebühr, from spring 2025)
Haltegebühr — one drop-off, one pick-up and 24 hours of parking at Brüelmoos or Rösslimatt
Only dropping off or only picking up
Lucerne charges tourist buses a stop fee (Haltegebühr) of CHF 100 (≈ €107) covering one drop-off, one pick-up and 24 hours of parking at the Brüelmoos or Rösslimatt bus parks. Only dropping off or only picking up costs CHF 75. It is the only Swiss city on classic tour routes that charges buses at all.
Paris → Lucerne → Zurich → Milan
Official Stadt Luzern stop fee (2026)
| Service | Fee | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-off + pick-up | CHF 100 | 24 h parking at Brüelmoos / Rösslimatt |
| Single stop (drop-off or pick-up) | CHF 75 | same parking entitlement |
Central stops: Schwanenplatz (drop-off only), Löwenplatz (pick-up; no longer for parking) and Kasernenplatz. The fee has applied since spring 2025; a slot-reservation phase is planned next — we track it so your quotes stay current.
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FAQ
How much does a tour bus pay to stop in Lucerne?
CHF 100 for drop-off + pick-up including 24 h parking; CHF 75 if you only need one of the two.
Does a minibus pay less than a coach?
No — the Haltegebühr is the same for all tour vehicles. The Sprinter advantage in Lucerne is manoeuvring and parking flexibility, not the fee.
Do other Swiss cities charge this?
No — Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Interlaken and Engelberg charge nothing. Lucerne is the exception.
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