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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Rome to Lucerne?

The distance between Rome and Lucerne is 813 km. The road distance is 811.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Rome to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lucerne bus from?

Rome to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lucerne train from?

Rome to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Rome to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Lucerne train arrive?

Rome to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lucerne is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Rome to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 41m
CHF 120–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N539 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
14h 5m
CHF 40–95
Drive 811.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lucernecar 811.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 133–192
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 19m
CHF 65–221
Train via Rome Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 46m
CHF 117–263
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 14m
CHF 87–236
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Arth-Goldautrain
7h 7m
CHF 100–272
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 15m
CHF 149–446

Rome to Lucerne by train

196Weekly Trains

6h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 5m.

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