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Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucerne takes 11h 14m 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.

11h 14m
Duration
542 km
Distance
CHF 92
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucerne train times

Trains run 4 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 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ZOU!Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG16h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG16h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG16h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG10h 49m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 18m • 3 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG16h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ZOU!Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 23m • 3 changes
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    ZOU!Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG8h 23m • 3 changes
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    ZOU!Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 23m • 3 changes
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    ZOU!Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG16h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 542.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Luzern via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 51m.

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