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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lucerne is to bus and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 190 and takes 29h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Lucerne?

The distance between Sofia and Lucerne is 1356 km. The road distance is 1602.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Lucerne without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 20h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Sofia to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lucerne bus from?

Sofia to Lucerne bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:33 AM in Sofia and 9:33 AM in Lucerne.

Can I drive from Sofia to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lucerne is 1603 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Sofia to Lucerne.

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

Book your Sofia to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Lucerne by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 59m
CHF 99–254
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 55m
CHF 77–260
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
20h 30m
Drive 1,602.8 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Lucernecar 1,602.8 km
15h 58m
CHF 262–378
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 56m
CHF 84–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Lucernebus
25h 51m
CHF 94–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
29h 59m
CHF 122–186

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

57Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Lucerne.

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Distance: 1,355.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Luzern, Bahnhof via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 20h 30m.

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