The average train between Lucerne and Cinque Terre takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Cinque Terre. 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Cinque Terre? 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 Lucerne to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Lucerne to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Monterosso station.
Book your Lucerne to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lucerne and Cinque Terre is 343.5 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Corniglia via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 8h 4m.