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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.
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 L 768 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 609.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 39 trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 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 Sat, Oct 31 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+
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at L 271 but you can travel from only L 188 by bus.
There are 2 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 26m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne trains for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18219+ Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h32 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18219+ Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h50 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 6:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 6:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 7:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h16 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h21 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h39 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670+ EuroCity 24 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h32 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670+ EuroCity 24 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h14 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 10:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 10:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 94455+ Intercity 608+ EuroCity 306 | 11:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h20 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94455+ Intercity 608+ EuroCity 306 | 11:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h02 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 32 | 11:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 32 | 11:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674+ EuroCity 126 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h32 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674+ EuroCity 126 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h14 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Lucerne with Trenitalia, Intercity, and Regionale. Night trains available on this route with Trenitalia. High-speed trains available on this route with Trenitalia. Regional trains available on this route with Trenitalia and Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
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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 Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Verkehrshaus. 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.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.