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Fastest Journey
3 h 20 m
Average
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
189 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Milan for Lucerne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
Average bus duration | 3 h 20 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $31 (€28) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | STUDENT AGENCY k. S. RegioJet, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Alsa, Marino Autolinee or Eurolines Switzerland |
Buses from Milan to Lucerne cover the 117 miles (188 km) long route taking on average 3 h 20 min with our travel partners like STUDENT AGENCY k. S. RegioJet, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Alsa, Marino Autolinee or Eurolines Switzerland. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $16 (€15), but the average price of bus tickets is $31 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.
FlixBus, Student Agency and Alsa buses will get you to Lucerne from Milan from $16 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next bus from Milan to Lucerne: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.
One of the best ways to travel to Lucerne from Milan is by taking a bus with Student Agency. Omio helps you find the ideal Student Agency bus from Milan to Lucerne by showing you Student Agency current bus schedules and timetables, the bus tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Milan to Lucerne journey. You can expect to travel 117 miles (188 km) to Lucerne from Milan on a bus with Student Agency. If you are using the Omio app to search for buses to Lucerne from Milan, you can check straight away if the Student Agency ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the bus station. Once you’ve found that perfect bus, book your Student Agency bus ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip to Lucerne from Milan!
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
There are about two buses from Milan to Lucerne on a weekly basis during the summer and ending in mid-August. Both buses travel to Lucerne from Milan on Sunday afternoons and both are direct transport without the need for transfer. The duration of travel for both bus lines is about 3h 40min long. Once you have arrived in Lucerne, there are many things to see and do such as take a stroll around old town Lucerne, see historical bridges over the famous Lucerne lake, or visit the many shops and sights the city has to offer.
If you decide to travel by bus from Milan to Lucerne, the journey takes about 3h 40min. Since both buses from Milan to Lucerne do not require a transfer during their journeys, you can be fairly certain of your time of arrival in Lucerne.
Buses from Milan to Lucerne travel once a week on Sundays and only during the summertime. Both buses leave Milan on Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Lucerne around 8:00 p.m. In August, there is only one bus company that provides this route, but in mid-August, they also stop running from Milan to Lucerne.
Departure bus station: Buses from Milan to Lucerne When leaving Milan by bus, you will always leave from Lampugnano station. The Lampugnano station is right next to the metro station on the M1 line. You can take the metro or one city bus to get to Lampugnano bus station, both take about 40-60min so make sure you leave plenty of time before the bus departure time. The station offers a waiting area and bar with free Wi-Fi. There is also a ticketing office if you decide to purchase the ticket on arrival otherwise, you can pre-purchase online.
Arrival bus station: In Lucerne, your bus will arrive at Inseli bus station. This small station has bathroom facilities and a cafe, and the area around the station is filled with hotel and dining options. There are city bus stops near the station, but getting to the city center only takes a few minutes on foot.
There are two bus companies to choose from when deciding on buses from Milan to Lucerne; Eurolines and RegioJet. Both depart on the same day, Sunday, and at the same exact around the same time. The main difference between these bus companies is that RegioJet stops its direct bus transport from Milan to Lucerne at the end of July, while Eurolines continues to operate. Other than that, both buses from Milan to Lucerne cost about the same and depart and arrive at the around same time.
Eurolines offers a once-a-week direct journey from Milan to Lucerne. The bus leaves at around 4:00 p.m. and arrives in Lucerne close to 8:00 p.m. This makes the total duration of the journey around 3h 40min long. Tickets are only for the bus you choose, whether online or at the bus station. If you want to change your bus, you have to do so 48h before to get a semi refundable ticket for a 25% fee or over 24h to get a refund with a 50% fee.
RegioJet does offer a bus line from Milan to Lucerne around 4:00 p.m. once a week. Every Sunday in the afternoon, RegioJet leaves Milan and travels direct to Lucerne, arriving around 8:00 p.m. The total duration of the journey is about 3h 40min barring there are no major traffic delays or accidents. The ticket for RegioJet’s journey can be purchased online or at the ticketing booth and the ticket is only good for the bus you have chosen. You can get a refund on your ticket if you cancel an hour before your departure time with a 10% fee. After an hour, there is no refund for the ticket and you will have to purchase a new one. For passengers needing wheelchair assistance, they must bring their own accompaniment, but the wheelchair will be transported free of charge.
The Euroline buses are equipped with space for your luggage and sufficient legroom. The bus also includes audio/video entertainment unless there are technical difficulties during the trip. Movies and entertainment are shown in the language of the departure city, so in this case, most likely Italian. On rare occasions, the movie or entertainment will be played in the language of the arrival city, so in the case again, Swiss. Normally, there isn’t a meal service, but the bus will make stops for passengers to get a bite to eat, but there are soft drinks and coffee offered on the bus. Normal luggage allowance is pieces per person and limited to 88 pounds (40 kg). The carrying of bicycles or pets is not allowed on international bus travel. The only exception is service dogs accompanying visually impaired passengers, but the passenger must have proper identification. Onboard RegioJet passengers can enjoy free hot drinks like coffee and hot chocolate self-service. There are also magazines and newspapers free to enjoy during the journey. The buses are also equipped with complimentary entertainment equipment where you can watch movies, TV series, or listen to music or play games featured on the LCD display. From this display, you can also follow your progress throughout the journey. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi for the entirety of your journey as well as complimentary headphones if needed. Luggage allowance is two pieces per person and the larger luggage piece cannot exceed 66 pounds (30 kg). If you want to take your bike on the journey, you must notify RegioJet when you are booking your ticket. Although animals are allowed on specific international bus lines, this line does not allow pets unless the pet is used for guiding or assistance. Both the animal and the passenger will need proper identification to board the bus.
Travel between Milan, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland by bus is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 6/25/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Milan to Lucerne as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return bus to Milan, Italy from Lucerne is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 7/1/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Milan from Lucerne closer to your date of departure here here.
Omio customers book a bus from Milano Centrale to Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this journey, Milano Centrale, located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Milan. The most popular arrival bus station in Lucerne, called Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof, is located around 0.2 miles (348 m) away from its city center.
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