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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.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$63
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$87
Fastest journey on Oct 20
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
2 h 7 m
Trains on Oct 20
80
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 $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 80 trains from Milan to Lucerne, including 28 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
IC 2 1474 | 1474+
IR VAE 2018 | 2018
S 50 25550 | 25550 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672
RE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320
RE 80 25514 | 25514 · EC 178 | 178
RE 80 25516 | 25516 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324Trains from Milan to Lucerne run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lucerne trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 523 572 | 572 · S 10 25138 | 25138 · EC 28 | 28 · S 1 21183 | 21183 | 8:38 PM Milan | 3h00 | 11:38 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
B 523 580 | 580 · S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 12:38 AM Milan | 6h03 | 6:41 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · S 3 21326 | 21326 | 6:04 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 8:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25550 | 25550 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 6:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 8:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 6:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 8:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25504 | 25504 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 6:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 8:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 40 25452 | 25452 · IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 6:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 9:21 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25110 | 25110 · IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 6:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 9:21 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 7:04 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 9:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 10 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 10 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 10 25158 | 25158 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 7:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 9:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25558 | 25558 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 7:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 9:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 7:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 9:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 40 25458 | 25458 · S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10+ IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 7:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 10:21 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25112 | 25112 · EC 10 | 10+ IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 7:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 10:21 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 10 | 10+ IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 8:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 10:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 12 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 12 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 8:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 10:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25160 | 25160 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 8:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 10:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 8:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 10:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 40 25460 | 25460 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 8:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 11:21 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 8:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 11:21 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 9:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 11:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 14 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 14 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 9:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 11:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25562 | 25562 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 9:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 11:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 9:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 11:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 40 25462 | 25462 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 9:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 12:21 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 9:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 12:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 14 | 14+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 10:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 12:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 178 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 40 25464 | 25464 · S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 10:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 1:21 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 10:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 1:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 11:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 1:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 150 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 10 25166 | 25166 · EC 178 | 178 | 11:23 AM Balerna station | 2h18 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25566 | 25566 · EC 178 | 178 | 11:23 AM Stabio station | 2h18 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 178 | 178 | 11:24 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 80 25514 | 25514 · EC 178 | 178 | 11:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 40 25466 | 25466 · S 10 25120 | 25120 · EC 150 | 150+ IR VAE 2020 | 2020 | 11:53 AM Stabio station | 2h28 | 2:21 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25120 | 25120 · EC 150 | 150+ IR VAE 2020 | 2020 | 11:57 AM Balerna station | 2h24 | 2:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 30 | 12:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 12:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 150 | 150+ IR VAE 2020 | 2020 | 12:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 2:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25568 | 25568 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 12:23 PM Stabio station | 2h18 | 2:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 12:23 PM Balerna station | 2h18 | 2:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25516 | 25516 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 12:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 2:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 40 25468 | 25468 · S 10 25122 | 25122 · EC 30 | 30+ IR VAE 2022 | 2022 | 12:53 PM Stabio station | 2h28 | 3:21 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25122 | 25122 · EC 30 | 30+ IR VAE 2022 | 2022 | 12:57 PM Balerna station | 2h24 | 3:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 30 | 30+ IR VAE 2022 | 2022 | 1:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 3:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 10 25170 | 25170 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 1:23 PM Balerna station | 2h18 | 3:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 50 25570 | 25570 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 1:23 PM Stabio station | 2h18 | 3:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 1:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 3:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 40 25470 | 25470 · S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 1:53 PM Stabio station | 2h28 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25124 | 25124 · EC 16 | 16+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 1:57 PM Balerna station | 2h24 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 32 | 2:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h37 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 32 | 2:05 PM Milano Lambrate | 2h55 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 16 | 16+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 2:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 2:23 PM Balerna station | 2h18 | 4:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 2:23 PM Stabio station | 2h18 | 4:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 26 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 26 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Lucerne trains use the Milano Centrale to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Allmend/Messe. Use this guide to compare Milan and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate 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: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
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 Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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.
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