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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Florence to Lucerne?

The distance between Florence and Lucerne is 536 km. The road distance is 539.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Florence to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lucerne bus from?

Florence to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lucerne train from?

Florence to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Florence to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Florence to Lucerne bus arrive?

Florence to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Florence to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Florence to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lucerne is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Florence to Lucerne.

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

Book your Florence to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 657+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Florence to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 42m
CHF 84–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N551 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
10h 5m
CHF 30–83
Drive 539.1 km
1. Drive from Florence to Lucernecar 539.1 km
5h 29m
CHF 89–128
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 45m
CHF 118–303
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
7h 3m
CHF 113–321
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 17m
CHF 110–345
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 50m
CHF 135–282
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. 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
6h 51m
CHF 131–349

Florence to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luzern via Milan in around 10h 5m.

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