What is the best way to travel from Kiel to Lucerne?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Lucerne from Kiel. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lucerne from Kiel?
You can reach Lucerne with just £51 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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FlixBus27h 5m008:50KielCentral Bus Station11:55LucerneWest0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 08:50:00 to West, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn18h 45m015:10KielCentral Station09:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 15:10:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 33m012:43KielCentral Station01:16LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 12:43:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 50m006:05KielCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 06:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 26/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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FlixBus27h 5m008:50KielCentral Bus Station11:55LucerneWest0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 08:50:00 to West, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 27/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 29/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 27/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 28/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Kiel to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne from Kiel in just 12h 33m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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FlixBus27h 5m008:50KielCentral Bus Station11:55LucerneWest0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 23/07/2026 08:50:00 to West, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn12h 33m012:43KielCentral Station01:16LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 12:43:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 50m006:05KielCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 06:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/07/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn18h 45m015:10KielCentral Station09:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 15:10:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 26/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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FlixBus27h 5m008:50KielCentral Bus Station11:55LucerneWest0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/07/2026 08:50:00 to West, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/07/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus22h 20m008:50KielCentral Bus Station07:10LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 27/07/2026 08:50:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 28/07/2026 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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FlixBus27h 0m022:25KielCentral Bus Station01:25LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 27/07/2026 22:25:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 29/07/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Kiel to Lucerne
What are the most popular stations in Kiel and Lucerne?
In Kiel, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, while in Lucerne you will be arriving at Bus Station Inselipark, Central Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lucerne from Kiel? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kiel and Lucerne, you can pay as low as £51 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Lucerne in just 12h 33m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kiel and Lucerne are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kiel and Lucerne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kronshagen or to Kriens, and look at flights from , and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kiel to Lucerne?
The most popular companies between Kiel and Lucerne, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Kiel to Lucerne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kiel to Lucerne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kiel to Lucerne
How can I reach Lucerne from Kiel?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Lucerne from Kiel.
How far is Lucerne from Kiel?
The distance between Kiel and Lucerne is 818.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kiel and Lucerne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 22 kgs of CO2, a train 29 kgs, a car 139 kgs, and a flight 201 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kiel to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne with just £51 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Lucerne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lucerne in just 12h 33m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Kiel and to Lucerne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kiel and to Lucerne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
