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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Chișinău is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 35h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Chișinău is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Chișinău?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Chișinău. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Chisinau, Gara Feroviara via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Chișinău?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Chișinău. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Chisinau via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Ploieşti Vest and Ploiesti Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 29m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Chișinău?

The distance between Lucerne and Chișinău is 1612 km. The road distance is 1904.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Chișinău without a car is to train and bus via Vienna which takes 30h 13m and costs $310 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Lucerne to Chișinău, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Chișinău bus from?

Lucerne to Chișinău bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Chișinău train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Chișinău?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Chișinău is to bus which takes 35h 40m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $750 and takes 43h 29m.

Where does the Lucerne to Chișinău bus arrive?

Lucerne to Chișinău bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Lucerne and Chișinău?

Chișinău is 1h ahead of Lucerne. It is currently 6:40 AM in Lucerne and 7:40 AM in Chișinău.

Where does the Lucerne to Chișinău train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Chișinău?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Chișinău is 1904 km. It takes approximately 24h 47m to drive from Lucerne to Chișinău.

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

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Where can I stay near Chișinău?

There are 2029+ hotels available in Chișinău.

Lucerne to Chișinău - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Chișinău 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
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane ZRH - RMO
7h 37m
$210–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
35h 40m
$94–147
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Brasovtrain 347
4. Take the bus from Braşov to Chișinău Autogara Nordbus
30h 13m
$318–618
Drive 1,904.1 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Chișinăucar 1,904.1 km
24h 47m
$384–555
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane MXP - RMO
8h 56m
$190–490
Train to Mulhouse, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane MLH - RMO
6h 37m
$184–712
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Iasi, Autogara Codreanubus
3. Take the bus from Iași to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
41h 20m
Train
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 Ploiesti Vesttrain 347
4. Take the train from Ploiesti Sud to Chisinautrain 402
43h 29m
$412–752

Lucerne to Chișinău by train

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43h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,612 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Chișinău, Moldova?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara via Padova in around 35h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luzern to Chisinau via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Ploieşti Vest, and Ploiesti Sud in around 43h 29m.

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