What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Thessaloníki and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Athens to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Athens and Lake Lucerne is 1734 km. The road distance is 2270.8 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Athens to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Athens to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lake Lucerne?

Lake Lucerne is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:57 PM in Athens and 1:57 PM in Lake Lucerne.

Can I drive from Athens to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lake Lucerne is 2271 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Athens to Lake Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 683+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Athens to Lake Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Lake Lucerne by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 30m
CHF 123–264
Bus via Skopje
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
36h 35m
CHF 121–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
27h 1m
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Meidlingtrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
35h 7m
CHF 153–406
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
47h 2m
CHF 269–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
27h 34m
Drive 2,270.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Lucernecar 2,270.8 km
23h 23m
CHF 387–559

Athens to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, foot, and tram

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35h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,734.4 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Luzern, Bahnhof via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloníki, and Pristina in around 27h 34m.

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