What is the cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Bolzano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Luzern via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bolzano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Bolzano to Lucerne?

The distance between Bolzano and Lucerne is 524 km. The road distance is 333 km.

How do I travel from Bolzano to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Bolzano to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Bolzano to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Lucerne bus from?

Bolzano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Lucerne train from?

Bolzano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Bolzano to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Bolzano to Lucerne bus arrive?

Bolzano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Bolzano to Lucerne train arrive?

Bolzano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bolzano to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Lucerne is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bolzano to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolzano to Lucerne?

Book your Bolzano to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bolzano to Lucerne?

Book your Bolzano to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Bolzano to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bolzano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 16m
CHF 89–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Veronabus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
8h 40m
CHF 43–68
Drive 333 km
1. Drive from Bolzano to Lucernecar 333 km
4h 24m
CHF 64–92
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 16m
CHF 223–433
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Sud/Bozen S. to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
8h 6m
CHF 66–121
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 36m
CHF 119–370
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain S50
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 15m
CHF 184–256

Bolzano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.3 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Luzern via Verona in around 8h 40m.

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