How to travel from Milan to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €22.

Distance: 189 km

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€73

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€25

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€146

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3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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4h 8m

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4h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.1kg

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from Milan to Lucerne

How to get from Milan to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milan to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM4h00
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:30PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45PM3h25
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
02:10AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR VAE 2018 | 2018
11:05AM2h16
Chiasso station
01:21PMLucerne station
551One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBS 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320
10:23AM2h18
Stabio station
12:41PMLucerne station
551One-way
2 transfers
SBBS 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320
10:23AM2h18
Balerna station
12:41PMLucerne station
551One-way
2 transfers
SBBS 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320
10:20AM2h21
Chiasso station
12:41PMLucerne station
561One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM4h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:35PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00AM3h20
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:20AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
311One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticLX1613+SBBIR 13 3270 | 3270
10:40AM5h11
Milan Malpensa Airport
03:51PMLucerne station
3001One-way
1 transfer
LAERLX1639+SBBIR 75 2114 | 2114
06:45AM4h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
11:25AMLucerne station
2991One-way
1 transfer
Air BalticLX1613+SBBIR 13 3272 | 3272
10:40AM6h11
Milan Malpensa Airport
04:51PMLucerne station
3001One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Lucerne.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Milan to Lucerne: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lucerne is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €13 compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

Taking a coach costs €223 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €237 for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs €17 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €30.

The quickest way to travel to Lucerne from Milan is by train, which takes on average 2 h 32 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

Taking a flight requires on average 5 h 50 min of travel time.

Lucerne is approximately 188 km away from Milan.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucerne is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Milan to Lucerne as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Milan to Lucerne:

  • Most travellers board their train from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lucerne.

The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Lucerne:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee for coaches to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for €13.
  • Travel with Air France for flights to Lucerne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France Milan to Lucerne tickets on Omio for €237.
  • Trenitalia or Trenitalia EuroCity can get you to Lucerne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Trenitalia from Milan to Lucerne for €30 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee 3 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct train available with Trenitalia EuroCity 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Lucerne.

Looking to extend your trip from Milan to Lucerne? Many Omio customers who go from Milan to Lucerne usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Zurich, Interlaken, Paris or Basel. If you're looking to explore Zurich, Interlaken, Paris or Basel from Lucerne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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