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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Lucerne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Parma to Lucerne?

The distance between Parma and Lucerne is 358 km. The road distance is 367.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Parma to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Lucerne bus from?

Parma to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Lucerne train from?

Parma to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Parma to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Parma to Lucerne bus arrive?

Parma to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Parma to Lucerne train arrive?

Parma to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Parma to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Lucerne is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Parma to Lucerne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Parma to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Parma to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4h 59m
CHF 77–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Lucernebus
6h 10m
CHF 28–40
Drive 367.3 km
1. Drive from Parma to Lucernecar 367.3 km
3h 57m
CHF 61–88
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 14m
CHF 103–283
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 8m
CHF 66–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parma to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus 36
2. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
6h 43m
CHF 64–185
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 40m
CHF 110–349

Parma to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 357.7 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Parma to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Parma to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 28–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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