The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Lucerne
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
662 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Lucerne will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Lucerne without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale TRENORD 2616+
EuroCity 12
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale TRENORD 2616+
EuroCity 12
ETRUSCHI LINE 34470+
Intercity 670+
EuroCity 24
ETRUSCHI LINE 34470+
Intercity 670+
EuroCity 24
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 2294+
EuroCity 30
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648+
EuroCity 28
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620+
EuroCity 16
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644+
EuroCity 126
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+
EuroCity 30Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 411 miles (662 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€130 Average price | €76 Average price Cheapest | €222 Average price |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Lucerne trains for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale TRENORD 2616+ EuroCity 12 | 10:00 PM Rome Termini | 12h00 | 10:00 AM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale TRENORD 2616+ EuroCity 12 | 10:00 PM Rome Termini | 11h42 | 9:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 2294+ EuroCity 30 | 11:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 14h27 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 2294+ EuroCity 30 | 11:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 14h45 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |||||
InterCityNotte 36990+ Intercity 662+ EuroCity 16 | 1:52 AM Rome Ostiense | 13h08 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 36990+ Intercity 662+ EuroCity 16 | 1:52 AM Rome Ostiense | 12h50 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 4:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 4:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 10:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 5:00 AM Rome Termini | 7h11 | 12:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 34470+ Intercity 670+ EuroCity 24 | 5:12 AM Rome Termini | 13h48 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 34470+ Intercity 670+ EuroCity 24 | 5:12 AM Rome Termini | 13h30 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h40 | 1:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h22 | 12:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h40 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h22 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620+ EuroCity 16 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 6h35 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620+ EuroCity 16 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 6h17 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3075+ EuroCity 306 | 8:57 AM Rome Termini | 10h45 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3075+ EuroCity 306 | 8:57 AM Rome Termini | 11h03 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644+ EuroCity 126 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h22 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644+ EuroCity 126 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h40 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648+ EuroCity 28 | 3:25 PM Rome Termini | 6h17 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648+ EuroCity 28 | 3:25 PM Rome Termini | 6h35 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Lucerne
Trains from Rome to Lucerne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€69) but you can travel from only $51 (€40) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 411 miles (662 km) distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 411 miles (662 km) |
Average train duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€69) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity from Rome to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity trains will get you between Rome and Lucerne from $51 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
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