There are 6 ways to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, train, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4h 9mCHF 55–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
6h 1mCHF 21–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Linate-LIN to Lucerne249.4 km
2h 49mDrive 249.4 km
- Drive from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucernecar 249.4 km
2h 49mCHF 41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 22mCHF 93–236Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 55mCHF 77–243
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from linate aeroporto m4 and arriving at Luzern via europa and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Lucerne is 240 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.
The best way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne, including transfers.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Milan Linate Airport (LIN), Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- RegioJet
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Linate-LIN to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne.
Book your Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.