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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. 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 $110, while a flight costs an average of $703.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$110 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $703 Average price | $302 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 55m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Lucerne:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $131 (€110).
A bus is $594 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $703 (€590).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 36m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
Tickets start at around $110 (€92) compared to roughly $302 (€254) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $193 (€162). The journey takes 14h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Lucerne
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 PM 16h05 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $76 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 PM 16h05 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $76 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FR 87858:00 AM 1h35 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 9:35 AM Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport $159 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 19h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
KL1968 · KL16414:35 PM 6h05 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 10:40 PM Turin Airport $262 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1561 · AF150212:50 PM 10h05 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 10:55 PM Turin Airport $269 1 One-way 1 transfer- OU460+
IR 13 3270 | 32708:45 AM 7h06 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 3:51 PM Lucerne station $394 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Lucerne:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $131 (€110).
A bus is $594 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Lucerne costing on average $703 (€590).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 36m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
- Around 44 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 Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, British Airways to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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