There are 5 ways to get from Arona to Lucerne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gallarate to Bellinzonatrain S50
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 40mCHF 48–72Drive 224.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Arona to Lucernecar 224.8 km
2h 56mCHF 38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Rho Fiera Milanobus Re4 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
6h 12mFly, train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 56mCHF 87–218Train via Domodossola
- Take the train from Arona to Domodossolatrain Re
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain
7h 33mCHF 65–102
Arona to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Luzern via Gallarate and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Arona and Lucerne is 240 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Arona to Lucerne, including transfers.
Arona to Lucerne bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Arona station.
Arona to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Arona to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arona to Luzern via Gallarate and Bellinzona in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arona to Luzern via Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, and Milan in around 6h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
Arona to Lucerne bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.
Arona to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Lucerne is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Arona to Lucerne.
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