The average train between Milan and Lake Lucerne takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Lake Lucerne. 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 2 hours between Milan and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Milan to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Flüelen station.
Book your Milan to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Milan and Lake Lucerne is 183 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Flüelen via Bellinzona in around 3h 10m.