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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

How far is it from Palermo to Lucerne?

The distance between Palermo and Lucerne is 1190 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 19h 18m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Palermo to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Palermo to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to train which takes 19h 18m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 27h.

Where does the Palermo to Lucerne bus arrive?

Palermo to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Palermo to Lucerne train arrive?

Palermo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Lucerne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 56m
CHF 100–341
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 46m
CHF 72–296
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
19h 18m
CHF 202–432
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
24h 7m
CHF 116–245
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lucernecar
24h 43m
CHF 143–213
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
8h 18m
CHF 85–303
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 18m
CHF 113–243
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 35m
CHF 108–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
27h
CHF 73–196
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
27h 28m
CHF 133–238

Palermo to Lucerne by train

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19h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,189.6 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Luzern via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 19h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 27h.

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