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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 28h 50m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station and Luzern, Weinbergli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Luzern via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 5m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne?

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

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the Istanbul to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lake Lucerne?

Lake Lucerne is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:13 PM in Istanbul and 6:13 PM in Lake Lucerne.

Where does the Istanbul to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lake Lucerne?

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

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Lake 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 50m
CHF 99–150
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 Bregenztrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
42h 5m
CHF 218–450
Drive 2,152.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lucernecar 2,152.3 km
20h 46m
CHF 346–500
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 125–352
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 110–352
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 Altdorf URtrain
10h 7m
CHF 118–362
Bus via Kragujevac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kragujevac, Autobuska Stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
37h 40m
CHF 152

Istanbul to Lake Lucerne by bus and foot

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

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Luzern, Weinbergli in around 28h 50m.

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