There are 5 ways to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luzerntrain Vae / ...
3h 5mCHF 44–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
4h 9mCHF 14–26Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Cernobbio to Lucernecar 196.6 km
2h 8mCHF 33–47Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 14mCHF 35–112Bus via Chiasso
- Take the bus from Chiasso to Lucernebus
4h 46mCHF 16–24
Cernobbio to Lucerne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cernobbio to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini and arriving at Luzern via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Cernobbio to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Cernobbio and Lucerne is 194 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne, including transfers.
Cernobbio to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Cernobbio to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Cernobbio, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini to Luzern via Como San Giovanni, Como S. Giovanni, and Arth-Goldau in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Arth-Goldau to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–25
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Chiasso to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Cernobbio to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Cernobbio to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cernobbio to Lucerne is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cernobbio to Lucerne.
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