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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Lucerne is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Luzern via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Trieste to Lucerne?

The distance between Trieste and Lucerne is 634 km. The road distance is 619.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Trieste to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lucerne bus from?

Trieste to Lucerne bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lucerne train from?

Trieste to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Trieste to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 360 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Trieste to Lucerne bus arrive?

Trieste to Lucerne bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.

Where does the Trieste to Lucerne train arrive?

Trieste to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Lucerne is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Trieste to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 677+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Trieste to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Trieste to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
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1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 53m
CHF 104–187
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
11h 2m
CHF 217–358
Drive 619.6 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Lucernecar 619.6 km
6h 36m
CHF 104–150
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 35m
CHF 243–513
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
10h 39m
CHF 121–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
11h 40m
CHF 219–275
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 12m
CHF 293–579
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
6h 52m
CHF 112–301
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 35m
CHF 476–1,124
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 20m
CHF 234–719

Trieste to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.6 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Luzern via Stazione Mestre and Venice Mestre in around 11h 2m.

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