What is the cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Luzern via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Luzern via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Lucerne?

The distance between Ferrara and Lucerne is 491 km. The road distance is 457.4 km.

How do I travel from Ferrara to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Ferrara to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ferrara to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Lucerne bus from?

Ferrara to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Lucerne train from?

Ferrara to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Ferrara to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Ferrara to Lucerne bus arrive?

Ferrara to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Ferrara to Lucerne train arrive?

Ferrara to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Lucerne is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Ferrara to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ferrara to Lucerne?

Book your Ferrara to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ferrara to Lucerne?

Book your Ferrara to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 659+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Ferrara to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Ferrara to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 20m
CHF 83–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferrara to Veronabus 423
2. Take the bus from Verona to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
8h 10m
CHF 31–55
Drive 457.4 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Lucernecar 457.4 km
5h 32m
CHF 75–108
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 9m
CHF 106–327
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Padova to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 15m
CHF 100–185
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ferrara to Modenashuttle
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lucernebus
10h 24m
CHF 102–219
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 112–348
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 1m
CHF 139–373
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 25m
CHF 120–313
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 43m
CHF 104–333

Ferrara to Lucerne by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.5 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ferrara to Luzern via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara to Luzern via Verona in around 8h 10m.

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