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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul

Composite routes from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul

Cheapest
20 h 59 min
Car
2209 km.
from $121
Other
8 h 50 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $94.80
28 h 21 min
1766 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 43 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $158.87
8 h 57 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $417.09
8 h 44 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $231.15
11 h 34 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $271.91
12 h 11 min
Ferry, Plane
1766 km.
from $305.67
45 h 23 min
Train, Bus
1767 km.
from $179.15

Transport providers

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$241.73–$343.51

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Lugano to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Luzern to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$48.35
Train from Luzern to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.26–$52.16

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Luzern to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$10.81

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Luzern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$89.06

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$249.97–$1,242.62

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$31.87

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$114.50

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

TerraVision IT

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.09–$19.08

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Neuenkirch, Kirche to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Bogojevic Reisen

Phone:
+381 35 433 333
Email:
Website:
bogojevic-reisen.ch
Bus from Lucerne to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.70–$101.78

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$292.62
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$343.51
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$597.96
Plane from Basel to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$394.40
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$458.01
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$419.85

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$521.63
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$559.79

Other operators

Vierwaldstättersee

Phone:
+41 (0)41 367 67 67
Email:
Website:
lakelucerne.ch/en/
Other from Hertenstein to Luzern
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul is to line 3600 ferry and train and fly which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul is to line 3600 ferry and train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Pilatusplatz and arriving at Istanbul via Neuenkirch, Kirche and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Istanbul is 1913 km. The road distance is 2200.5 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 28h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Istanbul bus from?

Lake Lucerne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Neuenkirch, Kirche station.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Istanbul bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Lake Lucerne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lake Lucerne. It is currently 10:18 in Lake Lucerne and 12:18 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Istanbul is 2201 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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