The average train between Lucerne and Rome takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Rome. 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Rome. 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 Rome at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Rome station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Lucerne to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Lucerne to Rome train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Lucerne and Rome is 662 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 50m.