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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Rome is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Rome is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Rome. 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 Rome?

The distance between Lucerne and Rome is 817 km. The road distance is 812.4 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Lucerne to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Rome?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Rome is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Lucerne to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Rome is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Lucerne to Rome.

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

Book your Lucerne to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Rome?

Book your Lucerne to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Lucerne to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne to Rome by train, bus, car, plane, 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
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 Roma Terminitrain
6h 59m
€159–398
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
5h 21m
€51–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 1524
12h 55m
€60–110
Drive 812.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Romecar 812.4 km
7h 54m
€142–205
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
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
7h 10m
€118–356
Train to Basel, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
5h 46m
€92–254
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
6h 48m
€136–336
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
7h 41m
€160–492

Lucerne to Rome by bus

12Weekly Buses

12h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 816.6 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Rome, 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 €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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