What is the cheapest way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between San Gimignano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from San Gimignano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Piazzale Montemaggio and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Poggibonsi, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone and Como Piazzale San Gottardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between San Gimignano and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from San Gimignano to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. and arriving at Luzern via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

The distance between San Gimignano and Lucerne is 616 km. The road distance is 588.9 km.

How do I travel from San Gimignano to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Gimignano to Lucerne bus from?

San Gimignano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poggibonsi station.

Where do I catch the San Gimignano to Lucerne train from?

San Gimignano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. station.

Train or bus from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

The best way to get from San Gimignano to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the San Gimignano to Lucerne bus arrive?

San Gimignano to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the San Gimignano to Lucerne train arrive?

San Gimignano to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from San Gimignano to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between San Gimignano to Lucerne is 589 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from San Gimignano to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 684+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from San Gimignano 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
best
1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 56m
CHF 92–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poggibonsi to Bologna Centralebus N527
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Luzernbus FlixBus 439
12h 4m
CHF 47–86
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Poggibonsi to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Comobus
3. Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
10h 47m
Drive 588.9 km
1. Drive from San Gimignano to Lucernecar 588.9 km
6h 5m
CHF 97–140
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 46m
CHF 127–318
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 20m
CHF 119–361
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
9h 52m
CHF 144–297
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
9h 10m
CHF 136–368

San Gimignano to Lucerne by bus and train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 615.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between San Gimignano, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Luzern via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi-S.Gimign., Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como S. Rocchetto, and Como Piazzale San Gottardo in around 10h 47m.

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