The average train between Lucerne and Tropea takes 20h 8m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Tropea. 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 Lucerne and Tropea. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 2:18 PM which arrives into Tropea at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 20h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 16m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Tropea? 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 Tropea. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Tropea station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
Lucerne to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Tropea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tropea station.
Book your Lucerne to Tropea train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Tropea is 1,116.7 km. The road distance is 1,396 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Tropea via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Napoli Afragola, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 14h 18m.