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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

Kč3075

Average price

Kč3292

Fastest journey

4 h 55 m

Average duration

5 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

187 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale will cost around Kč3292 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč3075.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale without transferring at least 2 times.

IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+EuroCity 65
11:30 AM5h25
Lucerne station
4:55 PMMilan Centrale
Kč30751One-way
2 transfers
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+EuroCity 67
11:30 AM10h20
Lucerne station
9:50 PMMilan Centrale
Kč30751One-way
2 transfers
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623+EuroCity 67
1:05 PM8h45
Lucerne station
9:50 PMMilan Centrale
Kč30931One-way
2 transfers
IR 15 2524 | 2524 · IC 8 820 | 820+EuroCity 67
2:00 PM7h50
Lucerne station
9:50 PMMilan Centrale
Kč30931One-way
2 transfers
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+EuroCity 65
12:00 PM4h55
Lucerne station
4:55 PMMilan Centrale
Kč31161One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč284. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč284, and a flight costs an average of Kč1054.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight	Driving
Kč3373 Average price	Kč595 Average price Cheapest	Kč12400 Average price	Kč2425 Average price (fuel + tolls)
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale is a bus with an average price of Kč595.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale:

A bus is Kč2778 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale costing on average Kč3373.

A bus is Kč11805 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale costing on average Kč12400.

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 26m.

Bus takes on average 3h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne station and Milan Centrale including taking a train, bus, and flight.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč3373 compared to roughly Kč2425 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-947.88. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 46m 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.

Live departures

Lucerne station to Milan Centrale train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne station to Milan Centrale trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
RE 24 4716 \| 4716 · IC 6 617 \| 617+EuroCity 65	10:05 AM Lucerne station	6h50	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 24 4716 \| 4716 · IC 6 617 \| 617+EuroCity 67	10:05 AM Lucerne station	11h45	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 70 2618 \| 2618 · IC 81 814 \| 814+EuroCity 65	10:09 AM Lucerne station	6h46	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
S 6 21636 \| 21636 · S 2 15244 \| 15244 · S 41 6419 \| 6419+EuroCity 67	10:16 AM Lucerne station	11h34	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
S 6 21636 \| 21636 · S 2 15244 \| 15244 · S 41 6419 \| 6419+EuroCity 65	10:16 AM Lucerne station	6h39	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
IR 27 2466 \| 2466 · ICE 101 \| 101 · IC 81 814 \| 814+EuroCity 67	10:30 AM Lucerne station	11h20	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
IR 27 2466 \| 2466 · ICE 101 \| 101 · IC 81 814 \| 814+EuroCity 65	10:30 AM Lucerne station	6h25	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
IR 27 2468 \| 2468 · IC 61 969 \| 969+EuroCity 65	11:30 AM Lucerne station	5h25	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 27 2468 \| 2468 · IC 61 969 \| 969+EuroCity 67	11:30 AM Lucerne station	10h20	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 7 4470 \| 4470 · S 21 6721 \| 6721+EuroCity 65	11:57 AM Lucerne station	4h58	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 7 4470 \| 4470 · S 21 6721 \| 6721+EuroCity 67	11:57 AM Lucerne station	9h53	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2520 \| 2520 · IC 8 816 \| 816+EuroCity 65	12:00 PM Lucerne station	4h55	4:55 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2520 \| 2520 · IC 8 816 \| 816+EuroCity 67	12:00 PM Lucerne station	9h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2520 \| 2520 · S 1 15147 \| 15147+EuroCity 67	12:00 PM Lucerne station	9h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 24 4720 \| 4720 · EC 65 \| 65+EuroCity 67	12:05 PM Lucerne station	9h45	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
S 6 21644 \| 21644 · S 2 15252 \| 15252 · S 41 6423 \| 6423+EuroCity 67	12:16 PM Lucerne station	9h34	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
RE 24 4722 \| 4722 · IC 61 623 \| 623+EuroCity 67	1:05 PM Lucerne station	8h45	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
S 6 21648 \| 21648 · S 2 15256 \| 15256 · S 41 6425 \| 6425+EuroCity 67	1:16 PM Lucerne station	8h34	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
IR 27 2472 \| 2472 · ICE 279 \| 279+EuroCity 67	1:30 PM Lucerne station	8h20	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 7 4474 \| 4474 · S 21 6725 \| 6725+EuroCity 67	1:57 PM Lucerne station	7h53	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2524 \| 2524 · S 1 15155 \| 15155+EuroCity 67	2:00 PM Lucerne station	7h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2524 \| 2524 · IC 8 820 \| 820+EuroCity 67	2:00 PM Lucerne station	7h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 27 2474 \| 2474 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · IC 81 822 \| 822+EuroCity 67	2:30 PM Lucerne station	7h20	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	3 transfers
RE 7 4476 \| 4476 · S 21 6727 \| 6727+EuroCity 67	2:57 PM Lucerne station	6h53	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2526 \| 2526 · S 1 15159 \| 15159+EuroCity 67	3:00 PM Lucerne station	6h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
IR 15 2526 \| 2526 · IC 6 975 \| 975+EuroCity 67	3:00 PM Lucerne station	6h50	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
RE 24 4726 \| 4726 · IC 61 627 \| 627+EuroCity 67	3:05 PM Lucerne station	6h45	9:50 PM Milan Centrale	2 transfers
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Why should you book Lucerne station to Milan Centrale trains with Omio?

SBB as well as Trenitalia or Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) offer trains services from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Switzerland

Italy

Trains from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč3354 but you can travel from only Kč284 by bus.

There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 3h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from Kč284

Distance

116 miles (187 km)

Average train duration

3h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

Kč3354

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 35m

First train

5:42 AM

Last train

10:42 PM

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Mon

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from Kč284

Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne station and Milan Centrale from Kč284. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

SBB frequency

15 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Trenitalia

About

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 32m

Cheapest Price

Kč774

Trenitalia frequency

27 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, and spaces between seat backs

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car on high-speed trains, trolley service with snacks and beverages, vending machines on some trains

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservation, costs extra except on high-speed trains where it's mandatory and included

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about Trenitalia

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 35m

Cheapest Price

Kč3354

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at Kč3354, while the average price is around Kč3373.

The train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale takes 3h 35m and runs 42 per day.

The first train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale leaves at 5:42 AM.

The distance by train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale is 116 miles (187 km).

The last train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale leaves at 10:42 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale.

Yes, there is a direct train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale. This service operates 27 times per day, provided by Trenitalia.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale.

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale is by bus, with a cost of around Kč284.

Yes, the train journey from Luzern Bhf to Milano Centrale is scenic, offering views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque lakes, and charming villages along the route.

A day trip from Luzern Bhf to Milano Centrale is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 35m with a frequency of 1 per day for trains over a distance of 116 miles (187 km).

Yes, you can take the train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale.

Since both Lucerne station and Milan Centrale are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Milan Centrale include Como, Varenna, Bergamo, Verona, Turin.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale among Omio's users.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Most Lucerne station to Milan Centrale trains use the Arth-Goldau to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucerne station and Milan Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lucerne

Arrival train stations in Milan

Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · Kč103 · every ~7 min

BusEv1 · 17m · Kč232

72 · 22m · Kč77 · every ~2 min

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.

More about Luzern Bhf

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Overview: Train from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

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Popular train stations from Lucerne station to Milan Centrale

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre