Train Varese to Lucerne from CHF 55 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Varese and Lucerne takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese 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.

3h
Duration: 196 km
Distance: CHF 55
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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3h 11m

CHF 45–66

Varese to Lucerne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Varese and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Varese is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
11:06 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 3:41 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:41 AM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
11:06 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:41 AM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
11:06 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

12:06 AM → 7:41 AM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
11:06 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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