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Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lucerne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Venice will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Venice without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $292 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Venice:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Venice costing on average $123 (€100).
A bus is $223 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Venice costing on average $292 (€236).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $108 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Venice buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 9h40 | 8:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 10h00 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 9h30 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lucerne to Venice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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