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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to bus and train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 9h 26m.

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 4h 1m and costs €75 - €190.

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 Luzerner Raststätte A2 and arriving at Rome, Termini (G) via Prenestina/Conti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 6h 55m.

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 6h 55m and costs €150 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 Onebus, depart from Luzerner Raststätte A2 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 6h 55m and costs €150 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Lucerne to Italy bus arrive?

Lucerne to Italy bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 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?

Book your Lucerne to Italy train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21638+ hotels available in Italy.

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 Flughafentrain
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
4h 1m
€76–185
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Bolognabus FlixBus 439
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
9h 26m
€73–172
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 / ...
6h 55m
€158–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzerner Raststätte A2 to Roma Prenestina A1bus
7h 54m
Drive 812.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Romecar 812.4 km
7h 53m
€142–206
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 48m
€109–251
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
4h 21m
€97–219
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
5h 13m
€87–214
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
6h 58m
€158–412

Lucerne to Italy by train

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Distance: 315.7 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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 6h 55m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Luzerner Raststätte A2 to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week, and the journey takes 6h 57m.

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