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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Luzern via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Kiel to Lucerne?

The distance between Kiel and Lucerne is 1037 km. The road distance is 990.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Lucerne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 25m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Kiel to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lucerne bus from?

Kiel to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lucerne train from?

Kiel to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lucerne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 25m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Kiel to Lucerne bus arrive?

Kiel to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Lucerne train arrive?

Kiel to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Lucerne is 990 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Kiel to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Lucerne?

Book your Kiel to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kiel to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Kiel to Lucerne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kiel to Lucerne by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
10h 25m
CHF 192–375
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
15h 27m
CHF 76–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N33
17h 35m
CHF 83–131
Drive 990.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Lucernecar 990.3 km
8h 18m
CHF 167–241
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
11h 40m
CHF 207–440
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lucernecar
12h 2m
CHF 119–154
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 17m
CHF 111–310
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 13m
CHF 100–385
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 16m
CHF 148–456
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 54m
CHF 191–481
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 1m
CHF 146–472

Kiel to Lucerne by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,036.7 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Luzern via Hamburg central bus station in around 17h 35m.

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