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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Budapest is to train and bus which costs 21 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft and takes 18h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 38 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Zurich Bus Station and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld via Zürich HB and Vienna Meidling Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Budapest?

The distance between Lucerne and Budapest is 885 km. The road distance is 977.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs 24 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Budapest bus from?

Lucerne to Budapest bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Budapest train from?

Lucerne to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Budapest?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Budapest is to train which takes 12h 59m and costs 24 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 24 000 Ft - 43 000 Ft and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Lucerne to Budapest bus arrive?

Lucerne to Budapest bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Budapest train arrive?

Lucerne to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Budapest is 978 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Lucerne to Budapest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Budapest?

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Lucerne to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Budapest by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
5h 17m
Ft 38,588–94,320
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Wattwiltrain Vae
2. Take the train from Wattwil to Heerbruggtrain S4
3. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
18h 53m
Ft 21,582–30,028
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
12h 59m
Ft 24,898–51,470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
16h 41m
Ft 24,761–42,327
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Uznachtrain Vae
2. Take the train from Uznach to Buchs SGtrain S4
3. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
17h 5m
Ft 93,459–164,906
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
5h 47m
Ft 23,252–94,049
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane MXP - BUD
8h 10m
Ft 28,859–95,065
Drive 977.9 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Budapestcar 977.9 km
10h 4m
Ft 60,650–87,606

Lucerne to Budapest by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 41mAverage Duration

Ft 24,761Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.5 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Budapest-Kelenföld via Zürich HB, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Deák Ferenc tér M via Zurich Bus Station and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 16h 41m.

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