The average train between Lucerne and Nice takes 13h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Lucerne and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Nice at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Nice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Nice. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Ventimiglia station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Lucerne to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Nice is 381 km. The road distance is 553 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Nice-Ville via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 9h 32m.