What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Desenzano del Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Desenzano - Via Anelli - Porto via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Desenzano del Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

The distance between Lucerne and Desenzano del Garda is 346 km. The road distance is 332.3 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda bus from?

Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda train from?

Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda bus arrive?

Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Where does the Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda train arrive?

Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda?

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Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
5h 9m
€100–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Portobus Ln026
6h 51m
€17–26
Drive 332.3 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Desenzano del Gardacar 332.3 km
3h 56m
€58–83
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
5h 49m
€92–220
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
5h 48m
€69–186
Bus via Luzern
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Veronabus FlixBus N401
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Portobus Ln026
7h 40m
€38–63
Train, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
7h 22m
€116–307
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 21m
€106–286

Lucerne to Desenzano del Garda by train

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Distance: 346.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Desenzano del Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Luzern to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Porto via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 6h 51m.

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