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 £42 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, 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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Deutsche Bahn16h 50m017:05KielCentral Station09:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 17:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 21/01/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn15h 50m021:05KielCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 21/01/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m012:16KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 12:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 20/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 39m008:16KielCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 08:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 20/01/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 39m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn15h 50m021:05KielCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/01/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m010:16KielCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 10:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 50m011:05KielCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 11:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m012:16KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 12:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 50m013:05KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 13:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus28h 35m016:45KielCentral Bus Station21:20LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 26/01/2026 16:45:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 27/01/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Kiel to Lucerne?
You can get to Lucerne from Kiel in just 10h 39m 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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Deutsche Bahn10h 39m008:16KielCentral Station18:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 08:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 20/01/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m012:16KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 12:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 20/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn15h 50m021:05KielCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 21/01/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn16h 50m017:05KielCentral Station09:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 20/01/2026 17:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 21/01/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn10h 50m011:05KielCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 11:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 50m013:05KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 13:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m010:16KielCentral Station21:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 10:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 39m012:16KielCentral Station23:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 12:16:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 24/01/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn15h 50m021:05KielCentral Station12:55LucerneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 24/01/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 25/01/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus28h 35m016:45KielCentral Bus Station21:20LucerneBus Station Inselipark0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 26/01/2026 16:45:00 to Bus Station Inselipark, Lucerne (Switzerland) arriving at 27/01/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
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 Bus Station or Central 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 3 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 £42 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 10h 39m.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 Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. 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 3 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 £42 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
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 10h 39m 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!
