There are 9 ways to get from Italy to Lucerne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
best- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 45mCHF 85–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
14h 19mCHF 66–108Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 50mCHF 117–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
9h 59mCHF 100–150Drive 811.9 km
- Drive from Rome to Lucernecar 811.9 km
7h 55mCHF 136–197Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 45mCHF 108–292Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 34mCHF 96–302Fly from Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NAP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 12mCHF 92–292Train via Rome Termini
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 1mCHF 115–222
Italy to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Luzern via Rome Tiburtina Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Italy and Lucerne is 316 km. The road distance is 811.9 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Italy to Lucerne, including transfers.
Italy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Italy to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–240
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–400
Flights from Naples Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–240
Flights from Naples Airport to Zurich Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–240
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Italy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Italy to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Lucerne is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Italy to Lucerne.
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