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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.300 ₺ - 5.800 ₺ and takes 31h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Ferizaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Istanbul?

The distance between Lucerne and Istanbul is 1846 km. The road distance is 2151.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 31h 52m and costs 5.300 ₺ - 5.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Lucerne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Istanbul bus from?

Lucerne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lucerne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Ferizaj station.

What is the time difference between Lucerne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lucerne. It is currently 1:51 PM in Lucerne and 2:51 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lucerne to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Istanbul is 2152 km. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Lucerne to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4318+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lucerne to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Lucerne to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 59m
₺6,840–17,712
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Esenler Otogarbus
31h 52m
₺5,313–5,785
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 58m
₺19,136–35,018
Drive 2,151.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Istanbulcar 2,151.8 km
20h 40m
₺20,245–29,243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 12m
₺5,343–26,735
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
7h 37m
₺5,830–20,885
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 30m
₺7,027–19,862
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
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 Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
9h 53m
₺8,368–21,386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
35h 40m
₺7,310–12,170
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
36h 55m
₺5,812–12,141

Lucerne to Istanbul by train and bus

1Weekly Services

35h 40mAverage Duration

₺7,310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,846.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Esenler Otogar via Ferizaj in around 31h 52m.

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