The average train between Trieste and Lucerne takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 3 times a day between Trieste and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Trieste to Lucerne? 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 Trieste to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Lucerne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Trieste to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Trieste to Lucerne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Trieste and Lucerne is 447.7 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 8h 20m.