There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
6h 6m€53–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus 416
7h 28m€28–45Drive 298.4 km
- Drive from Lugano to Lucernecar 298.4 km
3h 51m€54–78Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
6h 53m€53–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Cuneotrain
8h 16m€40–69
Lugano to Lucerne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at AISONE - Furan via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cuneo via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Lugano and Lucerne is 336 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lugano to Lucerne, including transfers.
Lugano to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.
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 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to AISONE - Furan via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 7h 28m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Lucerne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lucerne is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lugano to Lucerne.
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