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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Luzern via Rome Tiburtina Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Italy to Lucerne?

The distance between Italy and Lucerne is 813 km. The road distance is 811.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Lucerne without a car is to train via Arth-Goldau which takes 7h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Italy to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Lucerne bus from?

Italy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Lucerne train from?

Italy to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to train via Arth-Goldau which takes 7h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 13m.

Where does the Italy to Lucerne bus arrive?

Italy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Italy to Lucerne train arrive?

Italy to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Italy to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Lucerne is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Italy to Lucerne.

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

Book your Italy to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 661+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Italy to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Italy to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Arth-Goldau
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 21m
CHF 118–209
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 19m
CHF 61–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
10h 6m
CHF 105–163
Drive 811.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lucernecar 811.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 136–196
Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 45m
CHF 114–325
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luzerntrain Ec
7h 36m
CHF 114–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
14h 13m
CHF 66–118
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 34m
CHF 101–314
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 50m
CHF 91–228

Italy to Lucerne by train

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Map of how to get from Italy to Lucerne.

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 13h.

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