- Must visit
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Bolzano’s best-known museum, famous for Ötzi the Iceman and excellent exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation.
Cheapest price
$197
Average price
$232
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Bolzano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Bolzano will cost around $232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $197.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Bolzano without transferring at least 3 times.
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
RE 7 4464 | 4464 · S 21 6715 | 6715+
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814+
EuroCity 65
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9751
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9751
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Bolzano 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 train which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Bolzano:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Bolzano costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€100) compared to roughly $180 (€145) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€45). The journey takes 5h 44m versus 5h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Bolzano trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:35 PM Lucerne | 8h40 | 10:15 PM Bolzano | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Lucerne | 6h30 | 8:48 PM Bolzano | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Lucerne | 7h33 | 11:08 PM Bolzano | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Lucerne | 14h16 | 7:51 AM Bolzano | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:18 PM Lucerne | 16h13 | 10:31 AM Bolzano | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · S 1 15127 | 15127+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 7:00 AM Lucerne station | 13h48 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · IC 6 959 | 959+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 7:00 AM Lucerne station | 13h48 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 611 | 611+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 13h43 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
S 6 21624 | 21624 · S 2 15232 | 15232 · S 41 6413 | 6413+ EuroCity 65 | 7:16 AM Lucerne station | 13h15 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
S 6 21624 | 21624 · S 2 15232 | 15232 · S 41 6413 | 6413+ EuroCity 65 | 7:16 AM Lucerne station | 13h32 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
S 6 21624 | 21624 · S 2 15232 | 15232 · S 41 6413 | 6413+ EuroCity 65 | 7:16 AM Lucerne station | 14h14 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 271+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 14h00 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 271+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 13h18 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 · ICE 271 | 271+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 13h01 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
S 6 21628 | 21628 · S 2 15236 | 15236 · S 41 6415 | 6415+ EuroCity 65 | 8:16 AM Lucerne station | 13h14 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
S 6 21628 | 21628 · S 2 15236 | 15236 · S 41 6415 | 6415+ EuroCity 65 | 8:16 AM Lucerne station | 12h32 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
S 6 21628 | 21628 · S 2 15236 | 15236 · S 41 6415 | 6415+ EuroCity 65 | 8:16 AM Lucerne station | 12h15 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810+ EuroCity 65 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 13h00 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810+ EuroCity 65 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 12h18 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810+ EuroCity 65 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 12h01 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
RE 7 4464 | 4464 · S 21 6715 | 6715+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 8:57 AM Lucerne station | 11h51 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
RE 7 4464 | 4464 · S 21 6715 | 6715+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 8:57 AM Lucerne station | 12h33 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
RE 7 4464 | 4464 · S 21 6715 | 6715+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 8:57 AM Lucerne station | 11h34 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 · S 1 15135 | 15135+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 9:00 AM Lucerne station | 11h48 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 · IC 6 963 | 963+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 9:00 AM Lucerne station | 12h30 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 · IC 6 963 | 963+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 9:00 AM Lucerne station | 11h48 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 10h43 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 11h25 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 70 2618 | 2618 · IC 81 814 | 814+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 10:09 AM Lucerne station | 10h39 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
S 6 21636 | 21636 · S 2 15244 | 15244 · S 41 6419 | 6419+ EuroCity 65 | 10:16 AM Lucerne station | 10h15 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
S 6 21636 | 21636 · S 2 15244 | 15244 · S 41 6419 | 6419+ EuroCity 65 | 10:16 AM Lucerne station | 10h32 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
S 6 21636 | 21636 · S 2 15244 | 15244 · S 41 6419 | 6419+ EuroCity 65 | 10:16 AM Lucerne station | 11h14 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814+ EuroCity 65 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 11h00 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814+ EuroCity 65 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 10h18 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814+ EuroCity 65 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 10h01 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 transfers | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h01 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 10h00 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h18 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 11:57 AM Lucerne station | 9h33 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 11:57 AM Lucerne station | 8h34 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 11:57 AM Lucerne station | 8h51 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 8h48 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+ EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 8h31 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+ EuroCity 65+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 12:00 PM Lucerne station | 9h30 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Bolzano run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€100) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 16:18. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€100) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 4:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bolzano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bolzano trip today.
Bolzano’s best-known museum, famous for Ötzi the Iceman and excellent exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation.
The city’s contemporary art museum, known for its striking modern building and changing international exhibitions.
A compact museum inside the historic Mercantile Palace, illustrating Bolzano’s role as a major trading center.
Bolzano’s most characteristic street, lined with arcades, historic façades, shops, and a lively city atmosphere.
The city’s social heart and a natural starting point for sightseeing, events, and old-town walks.
A compact historic center with arcades, colorful buildings, churches, and a distinctly Central European character.
Lightly smoked, cured ham from South Tyrol, typically served thinly sliced with rye bread or on a traditional platter. It is one of the region's signature products.
Bread dumplings typical of South Tyrol, often made with speck, cheese, or spinach and served in broth or with butter. They reflect the area's Tyrolean heritage.
Half-moon pasta filled traditionally with spinach and ricotta, usually dressed with melted butter and chives. A classic Alpine first course in the Bolzano area.
Elegant dining room in the historic Parkhotel Laurin, offering refined cuisine with strong regional roots and a more upscale atmosphere.
Historic restaurant in central Bolzano known for South Tyrolean classics such as dumplings, goulash, and seasonal regional dishes in a traditional setting.
Well-known beer hall and restaurant serving hearty local specialties and house beers in a lively, rustic atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels can be pricier in peak seasons, but everyday dining and coffee are reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small tips for taxis are appreciated, but not expected.
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Bolzano Airport, Bolzano -> Bolzano Bozen Railway Station, Bolzano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Bolzano 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 Bolzano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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