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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Lucerne
Cheapest price on Oct 09
€49
Average ticket price on Oct 09
€82
Fastest journey on Oct 09
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
2 h 26 m
Trains on Oct 09
21
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 to Lucerne will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 21 trains from Milan to Lucerne, including 16 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 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.
EuroCity 288:10 PM2h32Milan Centrale10:42 PMArth-Goldau€491One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 288:10 PM2h50Milan Centrale11:00 PMZug station€521One-way0 transfers
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:23 AM2h18Stabio station12:41 PMLucerne station€581One-way2 transfers- S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:23 AM2h18Balerna station12:41 PMLucerne station€581One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 1267:10 PM2h32Milan Centrale9:42 PMArth-Goldau€641One-way0 transfers
- S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:23 AM2h18Stabio station12:41 PMLucerne station€581One-way2 transfers
- S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232010:23 AM2h18Balerna station12:41 PMLucerne station€581One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 366:10 PM2h32Milan Centrale8:42 PMArth-Goldau€811One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 161:10 PM2h32Milan Centrale3:42 PMArth-Goldau€811One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 245:10 PM2h32Milan Centrale7:42 PMArth-Goldau€721One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Lucerne
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Switzerland
Trains from Milan to Lucerne run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Live departures
Milan to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroCity 32 | 2:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 32 | 2:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 4:42 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 | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 26 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 26 | 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 | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
| EuroCity 60+IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h51 | 12:01 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 60+IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 5h51 | 1:01 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 60+RE 7 4369 | 4369 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 5h53 | 1:03 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 to Lucerne
Most Milan to Lucerne trains use the Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau station pair, with some services arriving at Zug. Use this guide to compare Milan and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do trains to Lucerne leave from?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Lambrate from Milan city centre
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate train station facilities and services
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Getting to Milano Certosa from Milan city centre
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa train station facilities and services
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
Which Lucerne station do trains from Milan arrive at?
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Verkehrshaus train station facilities and services
Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Getting to Luzern Allmend/Messe from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe train station facilities and services
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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