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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 340 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 300.

How far is it from Cairo to Lucerne?

The distance between Cairo and Lucerne is 2843 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Cairo to Lucerne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 8:52 PM in Cairo and 7:52 PM in Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 666+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Cairo to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Lucerne by plane, train, or bus

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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CAI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 37m
CHF 172–295
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CAI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
11h 59m
CHF 121–333
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL)plane CAI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
11h 17m
CHF 162–327
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CAI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
11h 43m
CHF 241–531
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CAI - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
11h 51m
CHF 128–394

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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6h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairo to Lucerne.

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Distance: 2,842.9 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Lucerne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Lucerne. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Luzern. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Luzern.

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