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 60 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 5m.

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 220.

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 5m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 5m.

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 681+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 17m
CHF 124–251
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 60–211
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
Drive 811.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lucernecar 811.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 133–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
13h 5m
CHF 60–100
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 85–242
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 25m
CHF 109–286
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 15m
CHF 149–466

Rome to Lucerne by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–100 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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