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

The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Lucerne is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Sanremo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sanremo and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Sanremo to Lucerne?

The distance between Sanremo and Lucerne is 497 km. The road distance is 505.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanremo to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Sanremo to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Lucerne bus from?

Sanremo to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Lucerne train from?

Sanremo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.

Train or bus from Sanremo to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Sanremo to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Sanremo to Lucerne bus arrive?

Sanremo to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Sanremo to Lucerne train arrive?

Sanremo to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sanremo to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Lucerne is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Sanremo to Lucerne.

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

Book your Sanremo to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 661+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sanremo 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
1. Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 53m
CHF 63–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 36–63
Drive 505.6 km
1. Drive from Sanremo to Lucernecar 505.6 km
5h 17m
CHF 97–140
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 28m
CHF 111–301
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Bellinzonatrain S10
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
10h 3m
CHF 52–102
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 18m
CHF 88–233
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Sanremo 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
9h 1m
CHF 115–256
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h 14m
CHF 122–257

Sanremo to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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7h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sanremo to Lucerne.

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Distance: 496.8 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Sanremo to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Luzern via Milan in around 9h 10m.

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