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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kraków and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Luzern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Kraków to Lucerne?

The distance between Kraków and Lucerne is 952 km. The road distance is 1139 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 16h 28m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Kraków to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Lucerne bus from?

Kraków to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Kraków station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Lucerne train from?

Kraków to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Kraków to Lucerne is to train which takes 16h 28m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 150 and takes 22h 11m.

Where does the Kraków to Lucerne bus arrive?

Kraków to Lucerne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Kraków to Lucerne train arrive?

Kraków to Lucerne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Lucerne is 1139 km. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Kraków to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Kraków to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kraków to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane KRK - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 6m
CHF 112–274
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Basel (BSL)plane KRK - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 6m
CHF 56–198
Train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
16h 28m
CHF 163–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kraków to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
22h 11m
CHF 138–150
Drive 1,139 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Lucernecar 1,139 km
12h 32m
CHF 190–274
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wroclaw Glownytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Leipzig Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
17h 12m
CHF 206–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mulhousebus N1315
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
22h 38m
CHF 134–206

Kraków to Lucerne by train

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16h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kraków to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 22h 11m.

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