The average train between Lucerne and Tropea takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 13h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Tropea. 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 twice daily between Lucerne and Tropea. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 4:18 PM which arrives into Tropea at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Tropea. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Tropea station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Lucerne to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tropea station.
Book your Lucerne to Tropea train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lucerne and Tropea is 1,116.7 km. The road distance is 1,377 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Tropea via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 13h 35m.