There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
5h 31m€111–156Drive 298.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Lucernecar 298.4 km
3h 51m€63–91Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus 416
6h 20m€86–119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cuneo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 5h 31m.
The distance between Lugano and Lucerne is 337 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 5h 31m and costs €110 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 5h 31m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lucerne, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Lucerne via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova, and Cuneo in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Lucerne via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Cuneo in around 6h 20m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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
- €6–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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