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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Tende is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Tende is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Tende?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Tende. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Tende Gare SNCF via Milan, San Remo - Autostazione and Vintimille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Tende?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Tende. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Tende via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova and Cuneo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Tende?

The distance between Lucerne and Tende is 512 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Tende without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Lucerne to Tende, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Tende bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Tende train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Tende?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Tende is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Lucerne to Tende bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Tende train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Tende?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Tende is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Lucerne to Tende.

Where can I stay near Tende?

There are 457+ hotels available in Tende.

Lucerne to Tende - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Tende 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
best
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 Torino Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
5. Take the train from Cuneo to Tendetrain Re
8h 38m
€121–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus
3. Take the bus from Vintimille to Tende Gare SNCFbus 25
12h 14m
€39–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
4. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Cuneotrain
5. Take the train from Cuneo to Tendetrain Re
11h 47m
€69–124
Drive 474.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Tendecar 474.4 km
5h 46m
€84–121
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Tendetrain
8h 37m
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Chiassotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
5. Take the train from Cuneo to Tendetrain Re
9h 32m
€64–329
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
5. Take the train from Cuneo to Tendetrain Re
10h 15m
€80–122
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Tendetrain
9h 8m

Lucerne to Tende by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Tende, France?

You can take a train from Luzern to Tende via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova, and Cuneo in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Tende Gare SNCF via Milan, Sanremo, San Remo - Autostazione, Ventimiglia, and Vintimille in around 12h 14m.

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