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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Kärnten is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Kärnten is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 57m and costs €180 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Kärnten?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Kärnten station. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Klagenfurt central train station via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Kärnten?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Klagenfurt Hbf via Zürich HB and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Kärnten?

The distance between Lucerne and Kärnten is 510 km. The road distance is 608.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Kärnten without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Lucerne to Kärnten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Kärnten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Kärnten train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Kärnten?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Kärnten is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Lucerne to Kärnten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Kärnten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Kärnten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Kärnten is 609 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Lucerne to Kärnten.

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

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Where can I stay near Kärnten?

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Lucerne to Kärnten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne to Kärnten by train, plane, bus, night train, shuttle, 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, fly to Klagenfurt Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane ZRH - KLU
6h 9m
€107–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Klagenfurt central train stationbus N456 / ...
11h 26m
€41–68
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain Rj
11h 6m
€68–189
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the nighttrain from St. Gallen(Ch) to Klagenfurt Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 45m
€230–658
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
5h 57m
€182–469
Train, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to St. Paul Im Lavanttaltrain
6h 3m
€150–399
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Klagenfurtshuttle
8h 16m
€197–1,029
Train, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
8h 22m
€200–1,039
Drive 608.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Klagenfurt am Wörtherseecar 608.5 km
7h 21m
€106–154

Lucerne to Kärnten by train

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Distance: 509.8 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Kärnten, Austria?

You can take a train from Luzern to Klagenfurt Hbf via Zürich HB and Salzburg Hbf in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Klagenfurt central train station via Padova and Padua in around 11h 26m.

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