The average train between Nice and Lucerne takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Lucerne? 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 Nice to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Lucerne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Nice to Lucerne train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Lucerne train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Nice to Lucerne train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Lucerne is 381 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Luzern via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 56m.