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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Luzern via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Palermo to Lucerne?

The distance between Palermo and Lucerne is 1190 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 18h 53m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Palermo to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lucerne bus from?

Palermo to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lucerne train from?

Palermo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Palermo to Lucerne is to train which takes 18h 53m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 290 and takes 26h 26m.

Where does the Palermo to Lucerne bus arrive?

Palermo to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where does the Palermo to Lucerne train arrive?

Palermo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Palermo to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Lucerne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 1m
CHF 92–209
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain
8h 18m
CHF 63–317
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
18h 53m
CHF 198–365
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lucernecar
23h 28m
CHF 165–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
26h 26m
CHF 212–289
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 5m
CHF 97–281
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 56m
CHF 79–251
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
8h 38m
CHF 85–348
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
26h 25m
CHF 167–264
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
27h 30m
CHF 145–221

Palermo to Lucerne by train

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18h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,189.6 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Luzern via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 18h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Luzern, Bahnhof via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and Zürich Hbf in around 26h 26m.

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