The average train between Palermo and Lucerne takes 27h 21m and the fastest train takes 27h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to 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 twice daily between Palermo and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 27h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Lucerne station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
Palermo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Palermo to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Palermo and Lucerne is 1,073.2 km. The road distance is 1,678 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Luzern via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 18h 49m.