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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Italy. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Italy. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Italy?

The distance between Lucerne and Italy is 316 km. The road distance is 812.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Italy without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lucerne to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Italy bus from?

Lucerne to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Italy?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Italy is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Lucerne to Italy bus arrive?

Lucerne to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where does the Lucerne to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Italy is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Lucerne to Italy.

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

Book your Lucerne to Italy train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Italy?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
best
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 Cadornatrain
4h 1m
€81–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 1524
13h 22m
€66–114
Train
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 Roma Terminitrain
6h 59m
€159–398
Drive 812.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Romecar 812.4 km
7h 53m
€142–205
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 39m
€109–261
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
4h 26m
€92–239
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
5h 13m
€92–244
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
9h 22m
€135–263

Lucerne to Italy by train

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Italy.

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Distance: 315.7 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Luzern to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to Rome Tiburtina Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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