The average train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 5 times a day between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Villefranche-sur-Mer is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer station and arriving at Lucerne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Trenitalia Intercity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne is 380.1 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Luzern via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 11m.