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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lake Lucerne is to night train and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest Népliget bus station and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Luzern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Budapest to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Budapest and Lake Lucerne is 884 km. The road distance is 978.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Budapest to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

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

Budapest to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Lake Lucerne train from?

Budapest to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Budapest to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Budapest to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Budapest to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Budapest to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Lake Lucerne is 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Budapest to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Lake Lucerne?

Book your Budapest to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 683+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Budapest to Lake Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 7m
CHF 102–258
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
15h 36m
CHF 47–111
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
14h 7m
CHF 120–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
16h 47m
CHF 77–134
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 2m
CHF 59–202
Train via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.train
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
14h 27m
CHF 56–147
Drive 978.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Lucernecar 978.7 km
10h 3m
CHF 158–229

Budapest to Lake Lucerne by train

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Distance: 884.4 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Kálvin tér to Luzern, Bahnhof via Népliget, Budapest Népliget bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 16h 47m.

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