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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €216.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €216 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lucerne:
A bus is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lucerne costing on average €216.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
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Take a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lucerne and enjoy the approximately 220 miles (355 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 06:20.
Distance 220 miles (355 km) |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 6:20 AM |
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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 Venice Marco Polo Airport 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lucerne trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Arth-Goldau station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Marco Polo Airport and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the station
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs located near the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern.
Available at Luzern: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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