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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Bratislava is to train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Bratislava is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Bratislava-Petržalka via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Bratislava?

The distance between Lucerne and Bratislava is 726 km. The road distance is 801.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lucerne to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bratislava bus from?

Lucerne to Bratislava bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bratislava train from?

Lucerne to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bratislava is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Lucerne to Bratislava bus arrive?

Lucerne to Bratislava bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Bratislava train arrive?

Lucerne to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Bratislava is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Lucerne to Bratislava.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bratislava?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Bratislava by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 24m
€96–222
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bratislava-Petržalkatrain rjx 167
10h 36m
€60–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus FlixBus N882 / ...
13h 35m
€69–126
Drive 801.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Bratislavacar 801.3 km
8h 46m
€140–203
Train to Basel, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 44m
€109–295
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
7h 2m
€389–663
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
12h 2m
€135–248

Lucerne to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 726 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Luzern to Bratislava-Petržalka via Zürich HB in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Zurich Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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