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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $75 - $290 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Sofia?

The distance between Lucerne and Sofia is 1354 km. The road distance is 1602.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Sofia without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 22h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lucerne to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Sofia bus from?

Lucerne to Sofia bus services, operated by Gameks, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Lucerne to Sofia bus arrive?

Lucerne to Sofia bus services, operated by Gameks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Lucerne and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lucerne. It is currently 4:49 PM in Lucerne and 5:49 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Sofia is 1603 km. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Lucerne to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2301+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Sofia by train, plane, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
5h 52m
$103–240
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 17m
$76–290
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
22h 30m
Drive 1,602.6 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Sofiacar 1,602.6 km
15h 51m
$324–467
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h 11m
$228–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
25h 51m
$117–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 24m
$153–240

Lucerne to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

24h 11mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,353.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 22h 30m.

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