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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Liberta' Santa Chiara and arriving at Luzern via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Venice to Lucerne?

The distance between Venice and Lucerne is 497 km. The road distance is 480.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Venice to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venice to Lucerne train from?

Venice to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Venice to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Venice to Lucerne bus arrive?

Venice to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Venice to Lucerne train arrive?

Venice to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Venice to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Lucerne is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Venice to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 664+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Venice to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Venice 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 8m
CHF 100–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
8h 45m
CHF 31–62
Drive 480.2 km
1. Drive from Venice to Lucernecar 480.2 km
5h 15m
CHF 78–113
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 42m
CHF 110–304
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 41m
CHF 89–213
Train via Milan #2
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
6h 58m
CHF 112–293
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 102–279
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 12m
CHF 119–307
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 4m
CHF 157–382

Venice to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 497.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 90–140 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice Mestre to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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