There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Luthern by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, 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 via Arth-Goldau (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-GoldauEc
3h 16mCHF 53–142Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lucerne242.4 km
3h 13mCHF 11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luzern1524 / ...
3h 20mCHF 16–35Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuzernEc
3h 31mCHF 50–95Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
- Take the train from Locarno to LuzernIr26 / ...
6h 3mCHF 43–74Drive 242.4 km
- Drive from Milan to Luthern242.4 km
2h 40mCHF 40–57
Milan to Luthern by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Luthern is to rideshare which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Luthern is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Luzern. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Luzern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Milan and Luthern is 232 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Luthern without a car is to train via Arth-Goldau which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Milan to Luthern, including transfers.
Milan to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Luthern train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Luthern is to train via Arth-Goldau which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Luthern, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Milano Centrale to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Luthern train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Luthern is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Milan to Luthern.
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Book your Milan to Luthern bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 576+ hotels available in Luthern.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Luthern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.