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

The cheapest way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to bus via Chiasso which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Cernobbio and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cernobbio to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini and arriving at Luzern via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cernobbio and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Cernobbio to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Cernobbio to Lucerne?

The distance between Cernobbio and Lucerne is 194 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cernobbio to Lucerne bus from?

Cernobbio to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Where do I catch the Cernobbio to Lucerne train from?

Cernobbio to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Cernobbio to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Cernobbio to Lucerne bus arrive?

Cernobbio to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Cernobbio to Lucerne train arrive?

Cernobbio to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Cernobbio to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cernobbio to Lucerne is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cernobbio to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 670+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Cernobbio to Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cernobbio to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luzerntrain Vae / ...
2h 57m
CHF 45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
4h 9m
CHF 12–26
Drive 196.6 km
1. Drive from Cernobbio to Lucernecar 196.6 km
2h 8m
CHF 33–48
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 13m
CHF 35–112
Bus via Chiasso
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Lucernebus
4h 46m
CHF 16–24

Cernobbio to Lucerne by bus and train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini to Luzern via Como San Giovanni, Como S.Giovanni, and Arth-Goldau in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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