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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
19
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 €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 19 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Lucerne on Sat, Nov 22, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
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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 €15. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 187 km
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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, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroCity 12 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 12 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 14 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 14 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 178 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 12:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 150 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 150 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 12:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 16 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 16 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 18 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 18 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 120 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 120 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 32 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 32 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 122 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 122 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 22 | |||||
| EuroCity 10 | On time 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 10 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Lucerne
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Lucerne run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Milan Centrale to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Lucerne from €15. 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
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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