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Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Sep 16
$129
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$164
Fastest journey on Sep 16
4 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
4 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 16
34
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
On Wed, Sep 16, we found 34 trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 16 the direct trains cover the 430 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Wed, Sep 16 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 178
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 150
EuroCity 30
Intercity 580+
EuroCity 16
Regionale 18219+
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 28
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
EuroCity 24
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 22
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
EuroCity 28
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 36Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne costing on average $142.
A bus is $389 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne costing on average $463.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
The journey is about 19m faster (5h 36m by train vs 5h 55m by car) and roughly $72 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($142 vs $213). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne trains for today, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h33 | 8:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h33 | 9:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | |||||
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h39 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 150 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h28 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 30 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h52 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h10 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h39 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h21 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h32 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h50 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h40 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h22 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 but you can travel from only $41 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 2:32 AM |
Last train 3:55 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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.

Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Arth-Goldau station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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 options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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