The average train between Lucerne and Trieste takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Trieste. 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 Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Lucerne station and arriving at Trieste station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Lucerne to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Lucerne to Trieste train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Trieste is 447.7 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Trieste Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 9h 41m.