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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lucerne is to train via Bratislava which costs SFr 60 - SFr 150 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Budapest Népliget bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Budapest to Lucerne?

The distance between Budapest and Lucerne is 884 km. The road distance is 978.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Budapest to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Lucerne bus from?

Budapest to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Lucerne train from?

Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Budapest to Lucerne is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 17h.

Where does the Budapest to Lucerne bus arrive?

Budapest to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Lucerne train arrive?

Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Lucerne is 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Budapest to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Lucerne?

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 661+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Budapest to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 17m
CHF 97–247
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 12m
CHF 60–242
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
11h 23m
CHF 143–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
17h
CHF 64–116
Drive 978.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Lucernecar 978.7 km
10h 3m
CHF 160–231
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 21m
CHF 116–350
Train via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.train
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
13h 43m
CHF 63–142

Budapest to Lucerne by train

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11h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 884.5 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Budapest Népliget bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 17h.

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