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South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
South Tyrol’s flagship archaeology museum, home to Ötzi the Iceman and essential exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation science.
Cheapest price
kr1002
Average price
kr1150
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 kr1150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1002.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Bolzano without transferring at least 3 times.
RE 7 4464 | 4464 · S 21 6715 | 6715+
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
RE 7 4470 | 4470 · S 21 6721 | 6721+
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 kr291. 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 kr291, and a train costs an average of kr515.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr684 Average price | kr414 Average price Cheapest | kr1162 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 kr270 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Bolzano costing on average kr684.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around kr684 compared to roughly kr1162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr479. 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 tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 14h14 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5 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 | |
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 | 12h15 | 8:31 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 | |
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 | 12h01 | 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 | 12h18 | 8:48 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 | |
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 9751 | 8:57 AM Lucerne station | 11h51 | 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 | |
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 | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ EuroCity 65 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 10h43 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4 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 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 9h18 | 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3 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 | |
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 | |
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+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 11:57 AM Lucerne station | 9h33 | 9:30 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 | |
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 | |
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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 kr515 but you can travel from only kr291 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 6h 30m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price kr515 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 4:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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.
South Tyrol’s flagship archaeology museum, home to Ötzi the Iceman and essential exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation science.
Contemporary art museum known for ambitious exhibitions, regional dialogue, and a prominent modern building in the center of Bolzano.
This branch of the Messner Mountain Museum explores mountain cultures within Sigmundskron Castle and pairs dramatic exhibits with wide views.
Bolzano’s main square is the symbolic heart of the city, framed by historic buildings, markets, and the cathedral nearby.
The medieval arcades form Bolzano’s most characteristic street, ideal for walking, architecture, and experiencing the old mercantile center.
This panoramic upland district above Bolzano combines walking routes, villas, and fine views, and is a favorite local escape from the center.
Half-moon pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, often served with butter and parmesan. A Tyrolean classic widely eaten in Bolzano.
Small bread dumplings made with speck or cheese, served in broth or with butter. They reflect South Tyrolean alpine cooking and frugal traditions.
Air-dried, lightly smoked cured ham seasoned with alpine herbs. South Tyrolean speck is one of the region's signature products.
Michelin-starred dining near Bolzano known for refined South Tyrolean cuisine, elegant service and a polished fine dining atmosphere.
Historic traditional restaurant in the city center, popular for canederli, Schlutzkrapfen and classic South Tyrolean dishes in rustic rooms.
Well-known traditional inn in Gries offering South Tyrolean specialties, seasonal dishes and a warm local setting with garden seating.
Moderate for northern Italy: hotels run higher in peak season, but dining and local transit are manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up for taxis and leave small change at cafés.
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Bolzano/Bozen -> Piazza Walther, 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.

Most Lucerne to Bolzano trains use the Arth-Goldau to Bolzano-Bozen station pair, with some services arriving at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Bolzano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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