There are 5 ways to get from Pavia to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4h 46mCHF 42–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
7h 14mCHF 22–36Drive 273.4 km
- Drive from Pavia to Lucernecar 273.4 km
3h 7mCHF 45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain
- Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico 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 43mCHF 94–255Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 9mCHF 58–170
Pavia to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pavia to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pavia to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pavia to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Pieve E. and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pavia to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Pavia and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Pavia and Lucerne is 269 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.
The best way to get from Pavia to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Pavia to Lucerne, including transfers.
Pavia to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Pavia to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pavia to Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Pavia, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 5h.
- 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 30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 30–45
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnico
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pavia to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Pavia to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pavia to Lucerne is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Pavia to Lucerne.
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