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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Kraków is to train and fly which costs 280 zł - 950 zł and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Kraków is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs 410 zł - 1 100 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Kraków?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Kraków via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Zürich HB and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Kraków?

The distance between Lucerne and Kraków is 951 km. The road distance is 1148.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs 650 zł - 1 400 zł.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lucerne to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Kraków bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Kraków train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Kraków?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Kraków is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs 650 zł - 1 400 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 26m.

Where does the Lucerne to Kraków bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Kraków train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Kraków is 1148 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Lucerne to Kraków.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kraków?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Kraków 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 John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZRH - KRK
6h 3m
zł 415–1,045
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BSL - KRK
6h 28m
zł 288–928
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
15h 59m
zł 665–1,306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Feldkirch station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
21h 36m
zł 615–1,706
Drive 1,148.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Krakówcar 1,148.2 km
12h 21m
zł 863–1,246
Train via Zurich
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 Krakow Glownytrain Ec
17h 7m
zł 975–1,706
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 Zürich Bus Station to Krakówbus Ivano-Frankivsk
22h 26m

Lucerne to Kraków by train

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15h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 951.1 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Krakow Glowny via Zürich HB and Wien Hbf in around 15h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Kraków via Zürich Bus Station in around 22h 26m.

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