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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Samarate is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Samarate is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Samarate?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Samarate. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Gallarate via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Samarate?

The distance between Lucerne and Samarate is 218 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Samarate without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lucerne to Samarate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Samarate bus from?

Lucerne to Samarate bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lucerne station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Samarate train from?

Lucerne to Samarate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Samarate?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Samarate is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Lucerne to Samarate bus arrive?

Lucerne to Samarate bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Where does the Lucerne to Samarate train arrive?

Lucerne to Samarate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Samarate?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Samarate is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Lucerne to Samarate.

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

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Lucerne to Samarate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Samarate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Samarate. However, there are services departing from Lucerne and arriving at Cardano al Campo Via XX Settembre via Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo and Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Samarate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3h 33m
€77–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
6h 5m
€20–41
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Samaratecar 222.5 km
2h 33m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4h 18m
€80–182

Lucerne to Samarate by bus

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.1 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Samarate via Lugano and Gallarate in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne to Cardano al Campo Via XX Settembre via Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2 in around 6h 5m.

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