The average train between Lucerne and Sanremo takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Sanremo. 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 4 times a day between Lucerne and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Sanremo station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Lucerne to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sanremo station.
Book your Lucerne to Sanremo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lucerne and Sanremo is 361.9 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Sanremo via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 54m.