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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.

How far is it from Messina to Lucerne?

The distance between Messina and Lucerne is 1394 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lucerne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Messina to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lucerne bus from?

Messina to Lucerne bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lucerne train from?

Messina to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Lucerne bus arrive?

Messina to Lucerne bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Lucerne train arrive?

Messina to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Messina to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Lucerne by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 33m
CHF 111–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
23h 5m
CHF 64–168
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
15h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lucernecar
27h 8m
CHF 178–267
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 34m
CHF 98–271
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
9h 55m
CHF 86–308
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 29m
CHF 126–387
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
10h 6m
CHF 119–278
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
10h 13m
CHF 109–305
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
21h 36m
CHF 160–314

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,394.4 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 23h 5m.

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