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Compare bus, flight, and train for Zagreb to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 14h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $104, while a bus costs an average of $111.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 52m Average total duration Fastest 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 6m Average total duration 14h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Lucerne:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $111.
A train is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $685.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
Train takes on average 15h 6m.
Tickets start at around $111 compared to roughly $310 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $199. The journey takes 14h 22m versus 9h 55m 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.
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How to get from Zagreb to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM16h05Zagreb2:20 AMLucerne$831One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM16h05Zagreb2:20 AMLucerne$831One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM16h05Zagreb2:20 AMLucerne$831One-way0 transfers
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7:45 PM19h45Zagreb3:30 PMLucerne$1091One-way0 transfers
5:30 AM18h40Zagreb12:10 AMLucerne$1111One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM18h40Zagreb1:10 AMLucerne$1201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Lucerne:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $104.
A bus is $592 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $685.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
Train takes on average 15h 6m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Ryanair to go to Lucerne by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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