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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 $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. 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 $124, while a flight costs an average of $585.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $585 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lucerne:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average $141 (€119).
A bus is $462 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€119) compared to roughly $298 (€250) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $157 (€132). The journey takes 12h 3m 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 · FlixBus
11:20 PM 26h05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $90 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20 PM 26h05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $90 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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LH952210:00 AM 4h10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 2:10 PM Turin Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 PM 26h20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $90 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 AM 18h35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 4:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $91 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20 PM 26h05 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca 1:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $92 1 One-way 2 transfers
AF1295 · AF15026:00 PM 4h55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 10:55 PM Turin Airport $153 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF1295 · AF1102
6:00 PM 15h15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:15 AM Turin Airport $196 1 One-way 1 transfer 
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IR 75 2114 | 21146:15 AM 5h10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 11:25 AM Lucerne station $221 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lucerne:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average $141 (€119).
A bus is $462 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lucerne costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 13 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 to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, ITA, Wizz Air, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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