What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne is to bus via Kragujevac which costs SFr 110 - SFr 230 and takes 33h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Canton of Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Canton of Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Luzern via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

The distance between Istanbul and Canton of Lucerne is 1846 km. The road distance is 2152.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne bus from?

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne train from?

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne bus arrive?

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Canton of Lucerne?

Canton of Lucerne is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:46 PM in Istanbul and 11:46 AM in Canton of Lucerne.

Where does the Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne train arrive?

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne is 2152 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne?

Book your Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Canton of Lucerne?

There are 685+ hotels available in Canton of Lucerne.

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 4m
CHF 118–307
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 29m
CHF 83–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
28h 40m
CHF 97–146
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Sargans to Thalwiltrain
5. Take the train from Thalwil to Luzerntrain N7 / ...
40h 55m
CHF 213–390
Drive 2,152.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lucernecar 2,152.3 km
20h 46m
CHF 348–503
Fly Istanbul to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 4m
CHF 125–342
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 25m
CHF 100–322
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
10h 36m
CHF 137–409
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac to Lucernebus
33h
CHF 112–222

Istanbul to Canton of Lucerne by bus

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Distance: 1,846.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station in around 28h 40m.

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