What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Thessaloníki and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Athens to Lucerne?

The distance between Athens and Lucerne is 1734 km. The road distance is 2270.8 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lucerne without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Athens to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lucerne bus from?

Athens to Lucerne bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Lucerne bus arrive?

Athens to Lucerne bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 10:36 AM in Athens and 9:36 AM in Lucerne.

Can I drive from Athens to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lucerne is 2271 km. It takes approximately 23h 24m to drive from Athens to Lucerne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Lucerne?

Book your Athens to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Athens to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 42m
CHF 105–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
27h 1m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
34h 52m
CHF 208–391
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
47h 6m
CHF 271–410
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h 43m
CHF 163–468
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
10h 9m
CHF 108–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
27h 34m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Zürich HBbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
33h 16m
Drive 2,270.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Lucernecar 2,270.8 km
23h 24m
CHF 388–561

Athens to Lucerne by train, bus, foot, and tram

2Weekly Services

34h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,734.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Luzern, Bahnhof via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloníki, and Pristina in around 27h 34m.

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