The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€89
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Lucerne will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €89.
Of the 1 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Lucerne on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17810:10 AM3h31Milan Centrale1:41 PMLucerne€891One-way0 transfers
17810:10 AM3h31Milan Centrale1:41 PMLucerne€891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 187 km
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€73 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Lucerne trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 306 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 306 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 126 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 126 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 28 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 28 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
178 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 1:41 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
Trains from Milan Centrale to Lucerne run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord from Milan Centrale to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Lucerne from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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