What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Lago di 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 Lago di Garda?

The distance between Lucerne and Lago di Garda is 346 km. The road distance is 379.7 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Lago di Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lago di Garda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lago di Garda train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Lucerne to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Lago di Garda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Lago di Garda is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Lucerne to Lago di Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Lago di Garda?

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Lucerne to Lago di Garda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Lago di 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
€101–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
6h 10m
€16–25
Drive 379.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Riva del Gardacar 379.7 km
4h 54m
€67–96
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
€97–220
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
€70–191
Bus via Lazise
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Veronabus FlixBus N401
7h 16m
€39–64
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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain
6h 20m
€104–321
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
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
6h 40m
€114–279

Lucerne to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 346.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Lago di Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Luzern to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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