There are 7 ways to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
2h 17mCHF 99–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
8h 55mCHF 42–81Train via Milan
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 5mCHF 85–187Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Venice-VCE to Lucerne482.3 km
5h 20mDrive 482.3 km
- Drive from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucernecar 482.3 km
5h 20mCHF 78–113Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
3h 17mCHF 93–233Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 16mCHF 100–177
Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arriving at Luzern via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Venezia Mestre and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Venice Airport (VCE) and Lucerne is 426 km. The road distance is 482.3 km.
The best way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne, including transfers.
Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice Mestre station.
Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Mestre station.
The best way to get from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Venice Airport (VCE), Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Luzern via Venezia, Viale Stazione, Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice Mestre to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–190
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–230
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 Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 100–140
- 2nd Class
- CHF 90–120
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venice Mestre to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Venice-VCE to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Venice Airport (VCE) to Lucerne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Venice Airport (VCE) and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.