There are 5 ways to get from Erba 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
3h 35mCHF 46–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
4h 42mCHF 15–29Drive 211 km
- Drive from Erba to Lucernecar 211 km
2h 27mCHF 38–54Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 51mCHF 38–115Bus via Chiasso
- Take the bus from Chiasso to Lucernebus
5h 25mCHF 19–28
Erba to Lucerne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erba to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Erba to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Erba to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile and arriving at Luzern via Como - Piazza del Popolo and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Erba 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 35m.
The distance between Erba and Lucerne is 206 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Erba to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Erba to Lucerne, including transfers.
Erba to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Erba to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Erba to Lucerne is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Erba, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- 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 18–24
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- 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 11–19
- 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 15–21
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Erba to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Erba to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erba to Lucerne is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Erba to Lucerne.
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