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Trip Overview

The average train between Trieste and Lucerne takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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.

11h 36m
Duration
634 km
Distance
CHF 130
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Trieste to Lucerne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Trieste and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trieste 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.

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  • Distance: 633.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 55m.

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