The average train between Lucerne and Florence takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Florence. 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 Florence. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Florence at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Lucerne to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Florence is 430 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 14m.