There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 38mCHF 78–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
7h 25mCHF 24–48Drive 378.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Lucernecar 378.7 km
4h 1mCHF 64–92Fly, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GOA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 58mCHF 111–256Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
6h 11mCHF 88–150Train via Como
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Biascatrain S10
- Take the train from Biasca to Luzerntrain
8h 14mCHF 56–84
Genoa to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Genoa and Lucerne is 372 km. The road distance is 378.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Genoa to Lucerne, including transfers.
Genoa to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Luzern via Milan in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Zurich Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Zurich Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–550
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–250
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 160–550
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 80–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–95
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Biasca to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lucerne is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Genoa to Lucerne.
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