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How to get fromLugano to Lucerneby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    5h 56m
    €56–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus bus 416
    7h 28m
    €27–46

  3. Drive 298.4 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Lucernecar car 298.4 km
    3h 51m
    €53–76

  4. Train via Lugano

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain train
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    6h 16m
    €57–143

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus bus 020
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    8h 27m
    €40–50

Lugano to Lucerne by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lucerne, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Aisone - Furan via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova, Cuneo, and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Aisone - Furan via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 7h 28m.

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