The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Milan
Cheapest price
84S$
Average price
119S$
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Milan will cost around 119S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 84S$.
Of the 54 trains that leave Lucerne for Milan every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 257751:18 PM2h18Lucerne station3:36 PMStabio station84 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 257751:18 PM2h18Lucerne station3:36 PMBalerna station85 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 255251:18 PM2h08Lucerne station3:26 PMChiasso station86 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 · B 4 1064 | 10646:18 PM2h15Lucerne station8:33 PMMilan88 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055+
IR VAE 2033 | 20334:39 PM2h34Lucerne station7:13 PMMilan89 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 255251:18 PM2h08Lucerne station3:26 PMChiasso station86 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 2552312:18 PM2h08Lucerne station2:26 PMChiasso station94 S$1One-way1 change
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 255272:18 PM2h08Lucerne station4:26 PMChiasso station94 S$1One-way1 change
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 · B 4 1040 | 104012:18 PM2h15Lucerne station2:33 PMMilan100 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 · B 4 1032 | 103210:18 AM2h15Lucerne station12:33 PMMilan95 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lucerne to Milan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 29S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 coach costs an average of 29S$, and a flight costs an average of 95S$.
Distance: 189 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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127S$ Average Price | 46S$ Average Price Cheapest | 821S$ Average Price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Milan trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 25 | 6:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · S 10 25785 | 25785 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 8:36 PM Balerna station | 1 change | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 · B 2 2066 | 2066 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h24 | 8:42 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25837 | 25837 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 8:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · S 10 25785 | 25785 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 8:36 PM Stabio station | 1 change | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 8:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IR VAE 2037 | 2037+ EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137 · B 523 577 | 577 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h44 | 9:23 PM Milan | 3 changes | |
IR VAE 2037 | 2037+ EC 27 | 27 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 8:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EC 27 | 27 · S 10 25137 | 25137+ IR VAE 2037 | 2037 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 9:02 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 27 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 7:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2335 | 2335 · IC 2 885 | 885 · S 10 25787 | 25787 | 7:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 9:36 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2335 | 2335 · IC 2 885 | 885 · S 10 25787 | 25787 | 7:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 9:36 PM Stabio station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2335 | 2335 · IC 2 885 | 885 · RE 80 25537 | 25537 | 7:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 9:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 changes | |
IR VAE 2039 | 2039+ EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 | 7:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 10:02 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
IR VAE 2039 | 2039+ EC 29 | 29 · S 10 25139 | 25139 · B 523 579 | 579 | 7:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h44 | 10:23 PM Milan | 3 changes | |
IR VAE 2039 | 2039+ EC 29 | 29 | 7:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 9:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 29 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 8:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2074 | 2074 | 8:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h24 | 10:42 PM Milan | 1 change | |
IC 21 687 | 687 | 8:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 10:30 PM Chiasso station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 687 | 687 · S 10 25789 | 25789 | 8:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 10:36 PM Balerna station | 1 change | |
IC 21 687 | 687 · S 10 25789 | 25789 | 8:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 10:36 PM Stabio station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2339 | 2339 · IC 2 889 | 889 · S 10 25791 | 25791 | 9:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 11:36 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2339 | 2339 · IC 2 889 | 889 · S 10 25791 | 25791 | 9:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 11:36 PM Stabio station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2339 | 2339 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 9:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 11:30 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 691 | 691 · S 10 25145 | 25145 | 10:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 12:36 AM Balerna station | 1 change | |
IC 21 691 | 691 | 10:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 12:30 AM Chiasso station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 691 | 691 · S 50 25553 | 25553 | 10:18 PM Lucerne station | 6h18 | 4:36 AM Stabio station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2343 | 2343 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 · S 50 25553 | 25553 | 11:18 PM Lucerne station | 5h18 | 4:36 AM Stabio station | 3 changes | |
IR 26 2343 | 2343 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 11:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 1:52 AM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
EuroCity 11 | 7:00 AM Zug station | 2h50 | 9:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 11 | 7:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 9:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 8:00 AM Zug station | 2h50 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 · B 4 1024 | 1024 | 8:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h15 | 10:33 AM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 · B 523 525 | 525 | 8:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h40 | 10:58 AM Milan | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 13 | 8:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31 | 9:00 AM Zug station | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31 | 9:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 · B 523 537 | 537 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h40 | 12:58 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 · B 4 1032 | 1032 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h15 | 12:33 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 153 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 3h08 | 2:08 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 153 | 11:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 2h50 | 2:08 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 2:36 PM Balerna station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 2:36 PM Stabio station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 2:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 · B 4 1040 | 1040 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h15 | 2:33 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 · B 523 547 | 547 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h40 | 2:58 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25825 | 25825 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 2:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 · S 40 25425 | 25425 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h27 | 3:06 PM Stabio station | 3 changes | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EC 151 | 151 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 2:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EC 151 | 151 · S 10 25125 | 25125 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 3:02 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 1:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 3:36 PM Stabio station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 3:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 changes | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h18 | 3:36 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
IR VAE 2027 | 2027+ EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127 | 1:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h23 | 4:02 PM Balerna station | 2 changes | |
IR VAE 2027 | 2027+ EC 21 | 21 · S 10 25127 | 25127 · S 40 25427 | 25427 | 1:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h27 | 4:06 PM Stabio station | 3 changes | |
IR VAE 2027 | 2027+ EC 21 | 21 | 1:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 3:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 2:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 4:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 · B 523 557 | 557 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h43 | 5:01 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 · B 4 1048 | 1048 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h15 | 4:33 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25829 | 25829 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 4:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 2h55 | 5:55 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 3:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h37 | 5:55 PM Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 4:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 2h32 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
IR VAE 2033 | 2033+ IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 2 2055 | 2055 | 4:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 7:13 PM Milan | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 173 | 4:49 PM Arth-Goldau | 3h01 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 2h50 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Lucerne to Milan
Trains from Lucerne to Milan run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 80S$ but you can travel from only 29S$ by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price 80S$ |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Lucerne to Milan trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Milan from 29S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucerne to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Milan
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
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