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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Vatican City takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Vatican City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 51m
Duration
817 km
Distance
€173
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lucerne to Vatican City train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Vatican City. 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 Vatican City at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Vatican City? 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.

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  • Distance: 816.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Vatican City?

You can take a train from Luzern to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 59m.

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