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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a flight costs an average of $665.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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$130 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $665 Average price | $303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Zagreb:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Zagreb costing on average $206.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Zagreb costing on average $665.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 16m.
Bus takes on average 16h 28m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $303 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $174. The journey takes 15h 58m versus 9h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Zagreb
How to get from Lucerne to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:45 AM 20h55 Lucerne 6:40 AM Zagreb $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:45 AM 20h55 Lucerne 6:40 AM Zagreb $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:30 PM 20h05 Lucerne 10:35 AM Zagreb $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:45 AM 20h25 Lucerne 5:10 AM Zagreb $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Zagreb:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Zagreb costing on average $206.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Zagreb costing on average $665.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 16m.
Bus takes on average 16h 28m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with KLM, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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