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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Luzern via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 21m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lucerne?

The distance between Istanbul and Lucerne is 1846 km. The road distance is 2152.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Istanbul to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lucerne bus from?

Istanbul to Lucerne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lucerne train from?

Istanbul to Lucerne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Lucerne bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lucerne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:52 AM in Istanbul and 6:52 AM in Lucerne.

Where does the Istanbul to Lucerne train arrive?

Istanbul to Lucerne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lucerne is 2152 km. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 670+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Istanbul to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 4m
CHF 124–308
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 29m
CHF 84–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
28h 40m
CHF 99–144
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bregenztrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
41h 21m
CHF 232–450
Drive 2,152.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lucernecar 2,152.3 km
20h 47m
CHF 351–507
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 4m
CHF 125–332
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 25m
CHF 115–362
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
10h 36m
CHF 142–369
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac to Lucernebus
33h
CHF 113–223

Istanbul to Lucerne by bus

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Distance: 1,846.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station in around 28h 40m.

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