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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 Sep 16
$63
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$84
Fastest journey on Sep 16
5 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
5 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 16
6
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Lucerne will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
On Wed, Sep 16, we found 6 trains from Venice Mestre to Lucerne, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 16 the direct trains cover the 348 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Wed, Sep 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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 Venice Mestre to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $445.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $445 Average price | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Lucerne:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Mestre to Lucerne costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $370 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Mestre to Lucerne costing on average $445 (€362).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $138 (€112) compared to roughly $191 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 55m 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Venice Mestre to Lucerne trains for today, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Venice Mestre | 5h12 | 6:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Venice Mestre | 5h12 | 7:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | |||||
![]() | 5:47 AM Venice Mestre | 6h55 | 12:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:23 AM Venice Mestre | 6h19 | 2:42 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Venice Mestre to Lucerne run on average 33 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 15:00. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 3:00 PM |
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre 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 Mestre to Lucerne trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Arth-Goldau station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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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