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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 110 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.

How far is it from Riga to Lucerne?

The distance between Riga and Lucerne is 1557 km. The road distance is 1973.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Lucerne without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 29h 47m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Riga to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Lucerne bus from?

Riga to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Lucerne bus arrive?

Riga to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:34 AM in Riga and 11:34 PM in Lucerne.

Can I drive from Riga to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Lucerne is 1974 km. It takes approximately 20h 14m to drive from Riga to Lucerne.

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

Book your Riga to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 660+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Riga to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 13m
CHF 110–254
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
29h 47m
CHF 266–462
Drive 1,973.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Lucernecar 1,973.8 km
20h 14m
CHF 382–551
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
9h 23m
CHF 127–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
33h 11m
CHF 164–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
33h 40m
CHF 167–250
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
33h 47m
CHF 166–372
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
27h 24m
CHF 331–458

Riga to Lucerne by bus and train

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29h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,557.1 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station in around 33h 40m.

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