The average train between Nice and Lake Lucerne takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Nice to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Nice to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Lake Lucerne is 378.9 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Flüelen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 9m.