There are 9 ways to get from Garda to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 3mCHF 71–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Verona to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
7h 53mCHF 33–54Drive 362.5 km
- Drive from Garda to Lucernecar 362.5 km
4h 24mCHF 61–88Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VRN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8hCHF 128–344Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 13mCHF 75–135Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
7h 28mCHF 64–95Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 37mCHF 107–297Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 6mCHF 112–343Line 162 bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 52mCHF 114–333
Garda to Lucerne by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Garda to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Garda to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Luzern via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Garda to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Garda and Lucerne is 374 km. The road distance is 362.5 km.
The best way to get from Garda to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Garda to Lucerne, including transfers.
Garda to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Verona station.
Garda to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
The best way to get from Garda to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Garda to Luzern via Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Verona to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Zurich Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–360
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–390
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–400
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Garda to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Garda to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Lucerne is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Garda to Lucerne.
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