The average train between Milan and Lucerne takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Milan to Lucerne. 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 2 hours between Milan and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Lucerne station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Milan to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Milan to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Milan and Lucerne is 189 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m.