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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Italy. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Italy?

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

How far is it from Lucerne to Italy?

The distance between Lucerne and Italy is 316 km. The road distance is 812.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Italy without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lucerne to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Italy?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Lucerne to Italy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Italy is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Lucerne to Italy.

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

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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

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

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

Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
3h 56m
€97–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Milanbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N528 / ...
12h 40m
€39–105
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
7h 7m
€158–417
Drive 812.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Romecar 812.4 km
7h 53m
€145–209
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 34m
€135–360
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
4h 21m
€108–308
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
5h 8m
€103–293
Train via Luzern
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
7h 14m
€158–397
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
10h 4m
€137–235

Lucerne to Italy by train

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Distance: 316 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Luzern to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 12h 40m.

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