The average train between Lucerne and Trieste takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Trieste. 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 3 times a day between Lucerne and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Trieste? 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 Trieste. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Trieste Centrale station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Lucerne to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Lucerne to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Lucerne and Trieste is 447.7 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Trieste Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 51m.
