There are 10 ways to get from Rimini to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Milan
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 21mCHF 88–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Luthernbus
8h 32mCHF 50–51Drive 570.9 km
- Drive from Rimini to Lucernecar 570.9 km
5h 42mCHF 96–139Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 39mCHF 111–373Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rimini to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 34mCHF 114–168Train, bus
- Take the train from Rimini to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
- Take the bus from Verona to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
9h 1mCHF 70–126Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 36mCHF 137–386Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 19mCHF 127–380Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain
- Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 11mCHF 150–447Fly Federico Fellini Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Basel (BSL)plane RMI - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 40mCHF 97–288
Rimini to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 49 - SFr 51 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Luthern via Rimini Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Luzern via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Rimini and Lucerne is 555 km. The road distance is 570.9 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rimini to Lucerne, including transfers.
Rimini to Lucerne bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 49 - SFr 51 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rimini to Luzern via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Luthern once a week. Tickets cost CHF 48 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–410
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–270
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–390
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Falconara Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- INFORMAZIONI@BARTOLINIPULLMAN.IT
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Rimini Nord to Luthern
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 48
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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Booking & Getting There
Rimini to Lucerne bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Luthern station.
Rimini to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Lucerne is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Rimini to Lucerne.
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