The average train between Arona and Lucerne takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Arona to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arona and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arona is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Gallarate and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 47m • 2 changesArrives next day


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7h 47m • 2 changesArrives next day


17h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arona to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arona station and arriving at Lucerne station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Arona to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Gallarate station.
Arona to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Arona to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia, FART and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Arona and Lucerne is 144.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Arona to Luzern via Gallarate, Gallarate, and Lugano in around 4h 46m.