Vatican City to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Vatican City and Lucerne takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Vatican City 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.

8h 21m
Duration: 817 km
Distance: CHF 147
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Lugano

best

Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec

7h 39m

CHF 124–200

Vatican City to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Vatican City and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vatican City is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:41 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vatican City 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.