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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 130 - SFr 210 and takes 28h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Lucerne is to bus and fly and train which takes 14h 25m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyiv to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kyiv and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Kyiv, Bayreuth central train station and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Luzern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 19m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Lucerne?

The distance between Kyiv and Lucerne is 2554 km. The road distance is 1988.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Lucerne without a car is to bus and train via Braunschweig which takes 24h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 24h 27m to get from Kyiv to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Lucerne bus from?

Kyiv to Lucerne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Kyiv station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Lucerne train from?

Kyiv to Lucerne train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Lucerne is to train which takes 32h 19m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 210 and takes 28h 10m.

Where does the Kyiv to Lucerne bus arrive?

Kyiv to Lucerne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Bayreuth station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 9:28 AM in Kyiv and 8:28 AM in Lucerne.

Where does the Kyiv to Lucerne train arrive?

Kyiv to Lucerne train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Lucerne is 1988 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Kyiv to Lucerne.

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

Book your Kyiv to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Kyiv to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kyiv to Lucerne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Braunschweig
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
24h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Bayreuthbus
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N86 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
28h 10m
CHF 133–206
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
32h 19m
CHF 392–703
Drive 1,988.1 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Lucernecar 1,988.1 km
22h 49m
CHF 331–478
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RMO - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
15h 4m
CHF 214–526
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
42h 38m
CHF 188–327
Bus, bus to Iași International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Mohyliv-Podilskyibus
3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyy to Bălți Gas Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bălți to Iasi, Autogara Vestbus
5. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IAS - ZRH
6. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
19h 24m
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RMO - MXP
5. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
17h 11m
CHF 178–489
Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly to Mulhouse, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane RMO - MLH
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
14h 25m
CHF 174–587
Bus, bus to Iași International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Mohyliv-Podilskyibus
3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyy to Bălți Gas Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bălți to Iasi, Autogara Vestbus
5. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Basel (BSL)plane IAS - BSL
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
17h 50m

Kyiv to Lucerne by train

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32h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 392Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,554.3 km
Duration: 24h 27m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 32h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyiv to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Kyiv, Bayreuth, Bayreuth central train station, and Munich Central Bus Station in around 28h 10m.

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