Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. 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.

12h 30m
Duration: 546 km
Distance: CHF 138
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Lugano

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Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec

10h 5m

CHF 116–200

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Villefranche-sur-Mer is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:58 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 3 changes
6:01 PM → 9:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 3 changes
8:56 PM → 1:41 PM
Arrives next day
16h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:02 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
3:58 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:02 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
3:58 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:02 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
4:01 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:31 AM → 1:41 PM
12h 10m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:03 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
3:58 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:03 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:41 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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