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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr1149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr1149, while a flight costs an average of kr4748.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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kr1152 Average price | kr4748 Average price | kr1149 Average price Cheapest | kr2871 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 53m Average total duration 19h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lucerne:
A bus is kr414 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average kr1372.
A bus is kr644 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average kr1603.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 1m.
Bus takes on average 19h 31m.
Tickets start at around kr1372 compared to roughly kr2871 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1499. The journey takes 11h 31m versus 10h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Lucerne
How to get from Budapest to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM22h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)kr10131One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM22h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)kr10131One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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LH18841:20 PM3h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport4:40 PMTurin Airportkr47161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 62 · ECE 96 · IR 25909:30 AM13h55Budapest Keleti11:25 PMLucerne stationkr18421One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM22h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)kr10131One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM23h25Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)kr10361One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM21h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:25 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)kr10761One-way1 transfer
KL1368 · KL16415:25 PM5h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:40 PMTurin Airportkr27841One-way1 transfer- KL1366 · KL16411:00 PM9h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:40 PMTurin Airportkr27841One-way1 transfer
- KL1364 · KL164111:25 AM11h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:40 PMTurin Airportkr27841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lucerne:
A bus is kr3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average kr1152.
A bus is kr3599 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average kr4748.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 20m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BKK to go to Lucerne by bus.
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