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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Genoa to Lucerne?

The distance between Genoa and Lucerne is 373 km. The road distance is 378.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Genoa to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lucerne train from?

Genoa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Genoa to Lucerne bus arrive?

Genoa to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Lucerne train arrive?

Genoa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lucerne is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Genoa to Lucerne.

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

Book your Genoa to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Genoa to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 35m
CHF 52–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 24–45
Drive 378.7 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Lucernecar 378.7 km
4h 1m
CHF 64–92
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 9m
CHF 103–250
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Bellinzonatrain S10
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
6h 24m
CHF 46–90
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GOA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 53m
CHF 121–294

Genoa to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 373.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Luzern via Milan in around 7h 30m.

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