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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Luzern. Services depart twice daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Rome to Lucerne?

The distance between Rome and Lucerne is 813 km. The road distance is 811.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Rome to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lucerne bus from?

Rome to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lucerne train from?

Rome to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Rome to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h.

Where does the Rome to Lucerne bus arrive?

Rome to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Rome to Lucerne train arrive?

Rome to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lucerne is 812 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Rome to Lucerne.

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

Book your Rome to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 658+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Rome to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 21m
CHF 116–204
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 19m
CHF 57–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
8h 17m
CHF 101–141
Drive 811.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lucernecar 811.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 155–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
13h
CHF 65–110
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 14m
CHF 84–241
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain
7h 28m
CHF 107–271
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
8h 20m
CHF 128–315

Rome to Lucerne by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 13h.

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