How to travel from Florence to Lucerne

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Lucerne including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lucerne:

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €100.

A bus is €212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lucerne costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 8h 1m.

The distance from Florence to Lucerne is approximately 267 miles (431 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Lucerne is:

• Around 32 flights per day.
• Around 28 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Arth-Goldau.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
• Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Air Serbia, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Lucerne by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 5 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss.
• 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.

To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.