Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lucerne will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
Of the 23 trains that leave Milan for Lucerne on Sun, Jul 13, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€73 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 11:11 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 20:18 |
Trenitalia and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you to Lucerne from Milan from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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!
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